Cryptic crossword clue
Rowdy using horn approaching at speed 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ONRUSHING

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
O
N
R
U
S
H
I
N
G

Buddy explains!

The straight part
We know that "approaching at speed" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case approaching at speed = onrushing.
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 ONRUSHING mean?

ONRUSHING verb
  1. To rush or flow forward forcefully.
  2. To assault aggressively.
ONRUSHING adjective
  1. Rushing or flowing forward
  2. Attacking

Latest crossword clues with full explanations