The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ENLIST
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result ENLIST
- Obtain the services of volunteer
- Join up two points on catalogue
- Listen, stupid recruit!
- Recruit from Aberdeen, listening
- Sign up new clients first off
- Take on fashion lines with tank top
- Over the way, priest welcoming new recruit
- Join forces
- Join up final parts of the television series
- Sign up in street topped with funny line
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The straight part
We know that "to sign up" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to sign up = enlist.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ENLIST mean?
ENLIST noun- One who is enlisted, usually in a military service.
- To enter on a list; to enroll; to register.
- To join a cause or organization, especially military service.
- To recruit the aid or membership of others.
- To secure; to obtain.