The Clue
Nanny's warning (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BEHAVE
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Notes
The answer BEHAVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Act
Comport
Act mannerly
Nanny's cry
Parental command
Parent's demand
"Stop acting up!"
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"