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The Clue

Prescribe (6 letter answer)

The Answer

ORDAIN

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Notes

The answer ORDAIN is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.

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Definition

ORDAIN as a verb:

1. (ordain, enact) = order by virtue of superior authority; decree; "The King ordained the persecution and expulsion of the Jews"; "the legislature enacted this law in 1985"
2. (ordain, consecrate, ordinate, order) = appoint to a clerical posts; "he was ordained in the Church"
3. invest with ministerial or priestly authority; "The minister was ordained only last month"
4. issue an order