How do I solve 26 across in Express Cryptic 20260520?

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Accepted Answer

26 across reads "Leaves a crown and continues" (4,5 letters); the answer is GOES AHEAD. It's a charade: the answer breaks into parts in clue order, each part clued by a word or short phrase. No indicators needed; watch for standard abbreviations (RA = artist, US = American, IN = at home) and short synonyms. The full step-by-step breakdown is on this page.

Leaves a crown and continues (4,5)

26A — Leaves a crown and continues (4,5) — GOES AHEAD