Prepares for guests (6)

I believe the answer is:

cleans

(Other definitions for cleans that I've seen before include "See 14" , "Washes, removes dirt" , "Frees from dirt" , "Valets" , "Washes, makes sanitary" .)

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

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