The Clue
Act mannerly (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BEHAVE
Tags
Notes
The answer BEHAVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
BEHAVE as a verb:
1. (act, behave, do) = behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself; "You should act like an adult"; "Don't behave like a fool"; "What makes her do this way?"; "The dog acts ferocious, but he is really afraid of people"
2. (behave, acquit, bear, deport, conduct, comport, carry) = behave in a certain manner; "She carried herself well"; "he bore himself with dignity"; "They conducted themselves well during these difficult times"
3. (behave, comport) = behave well or properly; "The children must learn to behave"