The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word INSTRUCT
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result INSTRUCT
- . This month old NI police need time to train
- Show popular street game to class teachers initially
- Tell vehicle has been tailed during this month
- In December, force abolished first team coach
- Rustic not losing heart, but tricky to teach
- Coach cuts in stupidly, closing right up
- Order coach
- Update this month about detailed dealings
- Somehow cut in across street — run for train
- Give order to coach
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The straight part
We know that "Tell" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tell = instruct.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 INSTRUCT mean?
INSTRUCT noun- Instruction.
- To teach by giving instructions.
- To tell (someone) what they must or should do.
- Arranged; furnished; provided.
- Instructed; taught; enlightened.