A red one is concerning

I believe the answer is:

alert

(Other definitions for alert that I've seen before include "Thinking and acting quickly" , "In state of watchfulness" , "Wide awake and watchful" , "On the ball" , "Lively" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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