Affirmative from an ensign (3)

I believe the answer is:

aye

(Other definitions for aye that I've seen before include "Word of assent" , "Entirely one" , "Yes, at the double for the sailor" , "An affirmative vote" , "Indeed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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