Crossword Genius

Appeal guaranteed to give satisfaction (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pleasure

'satisfaction' is the definition.
(I know this)

'appeal guaranteed' is the wordplay.
'appeal' becomes 'plea' (plea is a kind of appeal).
'guaranteed' becomes 'sure' (I've seen this in other clues).
'plea'+'sure'='PLEASURE'

'to give' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for pleasure that I've seen before include "Enjoyment, happiness" , "Feeling of enjoyment or satisfaction" , "Delight, joy" , "Happy satisfaction" , "amusement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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