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"__ as directed" (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

use

(Other definitions for use that I've seen before include "Custom - service" , "Resort to - operation" , "Put into service, do something with" , "Exploit unfairly" , "Put to work" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the LA Times.
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