The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SALUTES
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More clues leading to the result SALUTES
- Acknowledges characters involved in a tussle
- Commends regiment that has captured large truck
- Playing back stringed instruments shows respect for rank
- Honours music makers from South Africa
- Shows rank subservience
- Pays tribute to old music makers supporting appeal
- Greets special soldiers with musical instrument’s introduction
- Greets a lieutenant taking turn with me at last in ship
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What does SALUTES mean?
SALUTES verb- To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something).
- To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.
- To wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
- To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
- To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
- To kiss.