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Attention seeking publicity for hampers (6)

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I believe the answer is:

stunts

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'hampers' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for stunts that I've seen before include "Retards development" , "Prevents from growing properly" , "Dangerous feats to gain attention" , "Hinders the growth of, like tricks" , "daring manoeuvres" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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