Cryptic crossword clue
Carry on once unit is given new order 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONTINUE

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Carry on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case carry on = continue.
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 CONTINUE mean?

CONTINUE noun
  1. An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
  2. A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.
CONTINUE verb
  1. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).
  2. To make last; to prolong.
  3. To retain (someone or something) in a given state, position, etc.
  4. To remain in a given place or condition; to remain in connection with; to abide; to stay.
  5. To resume.
  6. To adjourn, prorogue, put off.
  7. To make a continuation bet.

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