fix(AutoComplete): make close button functional

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This PR fixes the non-functional close/clear button in the AutoComplete component. Previously, the icon would switch to a 'cross' when the menu was open, but clicking it had no effect.

Changes:

• Functional Clear: Implemented a handleClear function that clears the filter text, resets the selected value, and closes the dropdown.
• Smart Interaction: Updated the Icon's onClick to trigger the clear action when the menu is visible, and focus the input when it is not.
• Focus Management: Added onMouseDown prevention to the Icon to stop the input from blurring before the click is registered.

Demo

Screen.Recording.2026-02-06.at.11.24.33.PM.mov

Issue(s)

Closes #1296

Note on remaining behavior:

There is a small flicker in the dropdown when the clear button is clicked, likely due to event propagation and a brief re-render. This PR focuses only on making the close button functional.

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