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Arouse, like interest (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

pique

(Other definitions for pique that I've seen before include "Needle" , "Resentment at a slight" , "Wound (pride); resentment" , "Umbrage; irritation" , "Irritation, resentment" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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