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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