The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word FLAGSTAFF
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
F
L
A
G
S
T
A
F
F
More clues leading to the result FLAGSTAFF
- Standard-bearer indicates runner in Cardiff
- Irises flower somewhere on Route 66
- Pole identifies Welsh runner
- Standards have been raised here somewhere in Arizona
- Pole grows tired before Welsh runner
- Get tired workers something to keep up standards
- Draw attention to man in a city in Arizona
- Note workers providing display facility
- Pole draws attention to short Welshman
- Signal to employees keeps up the standard
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Pole" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pole = flagstaff.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 FLAGSTAFF mean?
FLAGSTAFF noun- A pole on which a flag is raised.