The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word ADVERTISEMENT
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result ADVERTISEMENT
- Notice plug
- Possible flyer sporting red vest in team
- I'm involved with trade event's promotion
- Tradesmen, I've gathered, ultimately want publicity
- Items broadcast after hesitation in time before Christmas commercial
- Could be a circular plug
- Guys during a test drive damaged trailer
- Plug from the telly?
- Vender at times used this?
- Commercial break aired, TV set getting people hooked
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The straight part
We know that "Plug from the telly" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case plug from the telly = advertisement.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 ADVERTISEMENT mean?
ADVERTISEMENT noun- A commercial solicitation designed to sell some commodity, service or similar.
- A public notice.
- A recommendation of a particular product, service or person.
- Notoriety.
- In gin rummy, the discarding of a card of one's preferred suit so as to mislead the opponent into thinking you do not want it.