The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word ALL CLEAR
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More clues leading to the result ALL CLEAR
- Everyone understood air raid warden's signal
- Wartime signal that would not be misunderstood?
- Thoroughly understood there is no danger
- Leaving no room for doubt following every sign it’s OK
- Safe signal fully understood
- A couple of lines with Large Earl in motor and things are ok!
- ARP signal everyone understood
- No one doubts what this signal means
- Pass over after everyone gets permission to proceed
- Unmistakable support for everyone telling us to come out
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "This signal, after a blackout" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case this signal, after a blackout = 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.