The Clue
Gives the nod to (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ENDORSES
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Notes
The answer ENDORSES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Publicly supports
Signs, as a check
Signs near a teller's window, maybe
Definition
ENDORSE as a verb:
1. (back, endorse, indorse, plump for, plunk for, support) = be behind; approve of; "He plumped for the Labor Party"; "I backed Kennedy in 1960"
2. (second, back, endorse, indorse) = give support or one's approval to; "I'll second that motion"; "I can't back this plan"; "endorse a new project"
3. (certify, endorse, indorse) = guarantee as meeting a certain standard; "certified grade AAA meat"
4. (endorse, indorse) = sign as evidence of legal transfer; "endorse cheques"