What does the cryptic crossword clue "Encounter urgent demand: a sign of the times? (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Encounter". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUN (synonym="urgent demand, run!") + A (synonym="A") + CROSS (synonym="sign of the times") = RUN ACROSS; definition: "Encounter" The answer is RUN ACROSS.

Encounter urgent demand: a sign of the times? (3,6)

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