The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word SALUTE
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More clues leading to the result SALUTE
- Greet son with a stringed instrument
- Salvationists with musical instrument offering tribute
- Shawl auntie regularly used for greeting
- Greet son introducing a plucked instrument
- Message in flags when put up – then stopping
- Acknowledge large cook outside
- Pay tribute to unionist over time in Manchester area
- Welcome ending for Cthulhu in Weird Tales
- Source of lipids found in quickly- fried toast
- Recognise learner interrupting cook
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What does SALUTE mean?
SALUTE noun- An utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, now especially a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
- A kiss, offered in salutation.
- A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
- A pyrotechnic device primarily designed to produce a loud bang.
- To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
- To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
- To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
- To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
- To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
- To kiss.