"___ only as directed" (3)
I believe the answer is:
use
(Other definitions for use that I've seen before include "Value" , "Exploit; custom" , "Employ - advantage" , "Employ or exploit" , "Benefit" .)
I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the USA Today.
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