Cryptic crossword clue
Decide a map needs re-plotting for adjutant 4-2-4

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word AIDE-DE-CAMP

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What does AIDE-DE-CAMP mean?

AIDE-DE-CAMP noun
  1. A military officer who serves as an adjutant to a higher ranking officer, prince or other high political dignitary.

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