How many letters does the top answer for “another word for decree” have?

The most common answer is edict (5 letters).

Crossword clue: another word for decree

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

edict 5 letters gen-syn

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

fiat 4 letters gen-syn

a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)

another word for about 50% similar → approximately, roughly, some

another word for terms 50% similar → footing

another word for under 50% similar → nether

another word for word 50% similar → phrase