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Nuns take what superiors give (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

orders

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'nuns' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to communication as well as being plural nouns.
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(Other definitions for orders that I've seen before include "Decrees, commands" , "Dictates, decrees" , "the clergy take" , "customer's requests?" , "Sends away for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail and The Guardian.
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