The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word ALL-CLEAR
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More clues leading to the result ALL-CLEAR
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The straight part
We know that "green signal" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case green signal = all-clear.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.
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What does ALL-CLEAR mean?
ALL-CLEAR noun- A sign or signal indicating that a hindrance or danger is clear.