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The Clue
Certifies (9 letter answer)
The Answer
ACCREDITS
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Notes
The answer ACCREDITS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ACCREDIT as a verb:
1. (accredit, recognize, recognise) = grant credentials to; "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"
2. provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials
3. (accredit, credit) = give credit for; "She was not properly credited in the program"