Directive Crossword Clue

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Directive Crossword Answer

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MANDATE

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EDICT

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(noun)
1. (usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy
2. a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
(verb)
1. assign a rank or rating to
2. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DIRECTIVE (adjective)
1. showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
DIRECTIVE (noun)
1. a pronouncement encouraging or banning some activity

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MANDATE
(7 letters)
EDICT
(5 letters)

More Apple+ Crossword (7/3/2026) Answers

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38. “Can we please do something else?”

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Down

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25. Cassette

26. Overly proper

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28. Famous ___ cookies

32. Well, ___-di-dah!

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36. See 8-Down

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52. Itty-bitty

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59. Pal

60. 'Como ___ usted?'

62. “Eat ___ Chikin” (Chick-fil-A slogan)

63. Name that sounds like a letter

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