What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cold outbreak between flights here prompts emergency action (5-7)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym="cold") + RASH (synonym="outbreak") + LANDING (synonym="between flights – of stairs") = CRASHLANDING The answer is CRASHLANDING.

Cold outbreak between flights here prompts emergency action (5-7)

Guardian Cryptic #29646 | 11 Across | 2025-03-19 flower

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