Cryptic crossword clue
Flying out with band on the road

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word TOURING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
T
O
U
R
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "on the road" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case on the road = touring.
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 TOURING mean?

TOURING verb
  1. To make a journey
  2. To make a circuit of a place
TOURING verb
  1. To toot a horn.
TOURING noun
  1. A touring car.
TOURING adjective
  1. Working for a short time in different places.

Latest crossword clues with full explanations