The Clue
Recommended (8 letter answer)
The Answer
ENDORSED
Tags
Notes
The answer ENDORSED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Approved
O.K.'d
Backed
Sanctioned
Underwrote
Gave approval to
Gave sanction to
Spoke out for
Like most checks and political candidates
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"
ENDORSED as an adjective:
1. formally supported especially by public statement