What does the cryptic crossword clue "A door's opening, calling for entrance (9)" mean?

The definition is "entrance". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + D (first_letter="door's") + MISSION (synonym="calling") = ADMISSION; definition: "entrance" The answer is Admission.

A door's opening, calling for entrance (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3043 | 3 Down | 2020-02-16 flower

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