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Unconscious in car (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

automatic

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This clue could be a double definition.

'unconscious' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'car' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for automatic that I've seen before include "Reflex" , "Like George" , "Type of gun or car" , "Involuntary or mechanical" , "washing-machine?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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