Cryptic crossword clue
Second-hand vehicles lacking leads had to be carried 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SEDANS

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The straight part
We know that "had to be carried" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case had to be carried = sedans.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SEDANS mean?

SEDANS noun
  1. An enclosed windowed chair suitable for a single occupant, carried by at least two porters, in equal numbers in front and behind, using wooden rails that passed through metal brackets on the sides of the chair.
  2. An automobile designed in a configuration with separate compartments for engine space, driver/passenger space and luggage space.
SEDANS noun
  1. A handbarrow for transporting fish.

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