Cryptic crossword clue
Giving the green light to what the landlord is doing? 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

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What does LETTING mean?

LETTING verb
  1. To allow to, not to prevent (+ infinitive, but usually without to).
  2. To leave.
  3. To allow the release of (a fluid).
  4. To allow possession of (a property etc.) in exchange for rent.
  5. To give, grant, or assign, as a work, privilege, or contract; often with out.
  6. Used to introduce an imperative in the first or third person.
  7. To cause (+ bare infinitive).
LETTING verb
  1. To hinder, prevent, impede, hamper, cumber; to obstruct (someone or something).
  2. To prevent someone from doing something; also to prevent something from happening.
  3. To tarry or delay.
LETTING noun
  1. The rental of accommodation.
  2. The award of a public contract

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