Cryptic crossword clue
They make driving sound less exhausting 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word MUFFLERS

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The straight part
We know that "They make driving sound less exhausting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case they make driving sound less exhausting = mufflers.
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 MUFFLERS mean?

MUFFLERS noun
  1. Part of the exhaust pipe of a car that dampens the noise the engine produces.
  2. A silencer or suppressor fitted to a gun.
  3. A type of scarf.

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