Cryptic crossword clue
Totally destroying mint-green taxi in accident 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word EXTERMINATING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Totally destroying" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case totally destroying = exterminating.
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 EXTERMINATING mean?

EXTERMINATING verb
  1. To kill all of (a population of pests or undesirables), usually intentionally.
  2. To bring a definite end to; finish completely.

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