Call dibs on Crossword Clue

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Call dibs on Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a demand especially in the phrase
2. an established or recognized right
(verb)
1. lay claim to; as of an idea
2. take as an undesirable consequence of some event or state of affairs

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIBS (noun)
1. a claim of rights
CALL (verb)
1. assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
2. make a prediction about; tell in advance
CALL (noun)
1. the option to buy a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
2. a demand by a broker that a customer deposit enough to bring his margin up to the minimum requirement

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
MALIC

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39. Inspiring figure

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