Cryptic crossword clue
Wander aimlessly after trip out in car in powdery snow 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SPINDRIFT

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The straight part
We know that "powdery snow" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case powdery snow = spindrift.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SPINDRIFT mean?

SPINDRIFT noun
  1. Sea spray blown from the tops of waves by the wind
  2. Snow blown by the wind at sea

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