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Board has go-ahead from Macron and Merkel (5)

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ouija

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'board' is the definition.
(Ouija board is an example)

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(Other definitions for ouija that I've seen before include "This board is used in spiritualism" , "Medium's medium?" , "Board sometimes used at seances" , "(Seance) lettered board" , "This board is used in spiritualistic sessions" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.
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