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A face isn't made to beguile (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fascinate

'beguile' is the definition.
('fascinate' can be a synonym of 'beguile')

'a face isn't made' is the wordplay.
'made' is an anagram indicator.
'a'+'face'+'isnt'='afaceisnt'
'afaceisnt' anagrammed gives 'FASCINATE'.

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for fascinate that I've seen before include "Captivate" , "Charm" , "Enchant - beguile" , "Irresistibly interest" , "Intrigue" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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