The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INFORMS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result INFORMS
- Tells where pupils can be found
- Gives notice of the way schools are organised
- Playing well, Spurs’ leader fills in
- Due to receive manuscript leaks
- Educates where teachers are found…
- Due to get Marks and Spencer briefs …
- Tells class in Indian school
- Makes an announcement of where to find students
- Shops for latest designs
- Grasses where children sit
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What does INFORMS mean?
INFORMS verb- To instruct, train (usually in matters of knowledge).
- To communicate knowledge to.
- To impart information or knowledge.
- To act as an informer; denounce.
- To give form or character to; to inspire (with a given quality); to affect, influence (with a pervading principle, idea etc.).
- To make known, wisely and/or knowledgeably.
- To direct, guide.
- To take form; to become visible or manifest; to appear.