Cryptic crossword clue
Steer carelessly at first in rail freight wagon 6

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

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The straight part
We know that "freight wagon" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case freight wagon = boxcar.
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 BOXCAR mean?

BOXCAR noun
  1. An enclosed railroad freight car, especially one with a sliding door.
BOXCAR verb
  1. To reduce to a boxcar function.

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