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All answers having "Imperative" as clue:

4 Character Answers:

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FIAT

MUST

RULE



5 Character Answers:

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AMUST

VITAL



6 Character Answers:

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URGENT



7 Character Answers:

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EXIGENT



8 Character Answers:

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CRITICAL



9 Character Answers:

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MANDATORY