Straightforward command (6)

I believe the answer is:

direct

I believe this is a double definition.

'straightforward' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'command' is the second definition.
(directing is a kind of commanding)

(Other definitions for direct that I've seen before include "Frank; unambiguous" , "Control, supervise" , "Frank; undeviating" , "Credit (anag) - steer" , "Instruct" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.

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