Advises local authorities over the phone (8)
I believe the answer is:
counsels
'advises' is the definition.
('counsel' can be a synonym of 'advise')
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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