The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word AUSPICE
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More clues leading to the result AUSPICE
- Golden flavouring, a favourable omen
- A unique selling point launches one church’s sign
- Sign of a posh zip
- A sign of excitement after 6?
- Gold mace perhaps an omen
- A factor for marketing product with diamonds shows future promise
- Positive sign of excitement going after gold
- Sign of life going after gold
- Gold colour for good sign
- One American Indian’s money once a good sign
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "a favourable omen" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case a favourable omen = auspice.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 AUSPICE mean?
AUSPICE noun- (chiefly in the plural) Patronage or protection.
- An omen or a sign.
- Divination from the actions of birds.