Uses the Knighting Stool (6)

I believe the answer is:

kneels

(Other definitions for kneels that I've seen before include "Shows deference" , "Adopts customary position for prayer" , "Genuflects" , "Adopts normal posture for prayer" , "Awaits blessing" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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