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A large member can create apprehension (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alarm

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'apprehension' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'a large member' is the wordplay.
'large' becomes 'L' (eg in clothes sizes).
'member' becomes 'arm' (member can mean a limb).
'a'+'l'+'arm'='ALARM'

'can create' is the link.
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(Other definitions for alarm that I've seen before include "Daunt" , "Alternative to reveille" , "Burglar deterrent" , "Frighten or startle" , "Unnerve" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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