The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BEHEST
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result BEHEST
- The fellow's in risky venture giving order
- Most advisable to accept the governor’s command
- He's put in supreme command
- Order ambassador to infiltrate elite
- The male in ultimate command
- He is put in supreme command
- Order parting gift after Queen makes way for husband
- Man enters top command
- Ambassador’s to be dressed in cream — and that’s an order
- Man in supreme command
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What does BEHEST mean?
BEHEST noun- A command, bidding; sometimes also, an authoritative request; now usually in the phrase at the behest of.
- A vow; a promise.
- To promise; vow.