The Clue
Mentions for military honors (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CITES
Tags
Notes
The answer CITES is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Commends
Honors
Mentions
Names
Quotes
References
Summons
Gives as reference
Mentions for merit
Names as a source
References in a footnote
Refers to in praise
Subpoenas, say
Summons to court
Uses as a reference
Uses as a source
Writes a ticket
Points out as relevant
Singles out, say
Definition
CITE as a noun:
1. (citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation) = a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"
CITE as a verb:
1. (mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer) = make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
2. (mention, cite) = commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
3. (reference, cite) = refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work"
4. (quote, cite) = repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her"
5. (quote, cite) = refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
6. (adduce, abduce, cite) = advance evidence for
7. (summon, summons, cite) = call in an official matter, such as to attend court