Cryptic crossword clue
It’s always diverting

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CONTRAFLOW

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The straight part
We know that "It’s always diverting" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it’s always diverting = contraflow.
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 CONTRAFLOW mean?

CONTRAFLOW noun
  1. Flow in the opposite direction to normal.
  2. An abnormal state of a road or motorway where the traffic temporarily travels in the opposite direction to normal, usually as a result of repair work or an accident.

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