Cryptic crossword clue
Make a takeover bid in the air 7

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result SKYJACK

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The straight part
We know that "Make a takeover bid in the air" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make a takeover bid in the air = skyjack.
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 SKYJACK mean?

SKYJACK verb
  1. To steal or commandeer (hijack) an airplane, usually by threat of violence to the passengers.
SKYJACK noun
  1. A platform that can be raised using a hydraulic scissor lift.

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