Cryptic crossword clue
Signal to advance bishop — consider sacrificing rook 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BECKON

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Signal to advance" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case signal to advance = beckon.
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 BECKON mean?

BECKON noun
  1. A sign made without words; a beck.
  2. A children's game similar to hide and seek in which children who have been "caught" may escape if they see another hider beckon to them.
BECKON verb
  1. To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
  2. To seem attractive and inviting

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