The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 plus 2 plus 5 letter word THE COAST IS CLEAR
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More clues leading to the result THE COAST IS CLEAR
- No risk now the sea-fret has lifted?
- . There’s no danger Catholics will mess with Teresa
- Catholics: ‘Easter – with transfiguration, now we are safe’
- No one’s about to chastise unstable Catholic king in play
- With good visibility in seaside resorts, there’s no apparent danger
- No litter on the beach? It’s safe to proceed
- Hates recitals arranged to involve company – get out now
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