Cryptic crossword clue
   How one might describe flag on course to audience generally 2,3,5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 2 plus 3 plus 5 letter word ON THE WHOLE

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The straight part
We know that "generally" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case generally = on the whole.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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