1 June - Solution for the last clue and the next cryptic crossword clue

Other ranks row about a decree

Solution – ordain (NZH)

If you decree something you could be said to ordain it.

Other ranks = OR ie the abbreviation

Row = din

Din is "about a" in around the letter a

Or + d + a + in = ordain

Today’s cryptic crossword clue – solution tomorrow

Boat put in water (6)

Hint – this is a double definition clue