The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 plus 2 letter word THUMBS UP
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More clues leading to the result THUMBS UP
- OK, let’s get ready to hitchhike!
- In general, very small drink is a hopeful sign
- Matter raised after hitch gets approval
- Tom’s family are revolting? Yes
- Encouragement to beat about the bush, almost wildly
- Tom with half of meal giving sign of approval?
- Green light for doctor entering in this way at Oxford, say
- About the potential bus strike, a good sign
- Approval as Tom maybe gets drink
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The straight part
We know that "OK" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case ok = thumbs up.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 THUMBS UP mean?
THUMBS UP noun- A gesture signifying approval or okay; a thumb pointing up out of a fist.
- An approval or okay.
- To approve with a thumbs-up sign.