Cryptic crossword clue
Approaching sign within hospital? 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TOWARD

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Approaching" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case approaching = toward.
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 TOWARD mean?

TOWARD adjective
  1. Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.
  2. Future; to-come.
  3. Approaching, coming near; impending; present, at hand.
  4. Promising, likely.
TOWARD preposition
  1. In the direction of.
  2. In relation to (someone or something).
  3. For the purpose of attaining (an aim).
  4. Located close to; near (a time or place).

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