Ready to accept orders (8)

I believe the answer is:

biddable

(Other definitions for biddable that I've seen before include "Easily influenced" , "Obedient" , "Willing to be instructed" , "Ready to be instructed" , "Easily controlled" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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