Manage

OVERSEE

["**Hint:** \"Supervise or direct, as a project or team.\"\n\nThis hint guides the solver toward the idea of oversight or leadership without directly repeating \"manage\" or giving away \"oversee.\" It keeps the focus on the action of guiding or controlling, making it easier than the original clue while still requiring some thought."]

The clue **"Manage"** leads to the answer **"OVERSEE"** through a straightforward definition. Here’s the breakdown: - **"Manage"** is a verb meaning to be in charge of or direct something, which aligns with the meaning of **"oversee"**—to supervise or oversee a process or activity. - There is no wordplay or pun involved; this is a direct synonym-based clue where the answer is a less common but precise alternative to the clue word. Thus, **"OVERSEE"** fits as it directly means to manage or supervise.