The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word USHERS
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result USHERS
- American girl’s retinue?
- Directs drug dealers to leave quietly
- The woman’s supporting the Guardian guides
- Somewhat ridiculous, her sister’s attendants
- Guides addicts injecting heroin
- Guides woman’s place in American society
- Drug addicts surrounding hotel guides
- Officials, people telling others to ‘old their tongue?
- The girl’s supporting American guides
- They put you in your place!
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The straight part
We know that "Directs" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case directs = ushers.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.
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What does USHERS mean?
USHERS noun- A person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats.
- A male escort at a wedding.
- A doorkeeper in a courtroom.
- An assistant to a head teacher or schoolteacher; an assistant teacher.
- Any schoolteacher.