Told to be tidy (7)

I believe the answer is:

ordered

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'told' is the first definition.
(given orders)

'be tidy' is the second definition.
(in order or organised)

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for ordered that I've seen before include "Called for" , "Settled, tidy" , "Sorted out" , "Charged; tidy" , "Issued instructions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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