Cryptic crossword clue
Signal to wake First Lady, not so well after cycling 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word REVEILLE

I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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The straight part
We know that "Signal to wake" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case signal to wake = reveille.
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 REVEILLE mean?

REVEILLE noun
  1. The sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers.

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