Signed (5)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">signed</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(as in inking a new contract)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Another definition for inked that I've seen is " black mark perhaps".)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">signed</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(endorsing is a kind of signing)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for endorsed that I've seen before include "Formally backed" , "Confirmed a statement or signed back of cheque" , "Gave the go-ahead" , "Seconded" , "Officially approved" .)