The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word AIRFIELD
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More clues leading to the result AIRFIELD
- Where flier’s managed to drop in relief?
- Show competitors where to fly a kite?
- Where a control tower might be in broadcast range
- Runway model failed having initially ignored rules
- Help to save flier crashing here?
- Skipping page two, pick up from where things take off
- Where to take off apron and strip?
- There’s assistance here to welcome rerouted flier?
- A situation where some may be brought down to earth
- Excellent rule: stand ready to catch where something may land
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The straight part
We know that "Where a control tower might be" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case where a control tower might be = airfield.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 AIRFIELD mean?
AIRFIELD noun- An open field designated for the taking off and landing of aircraft, but which, unlike an airport, does not necessarily have terminals or paved runways.