Crossword Genius

Boost newsworthy people to some degree (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hype

'boost' is the definition.
(hype can mean to boost or promote)

'newsworthy people to some degree' is the wordplay.
'to some degree' indicates a hidden word.
'HYPE' is hidden within 'newsworthy people'.

(Other definitions for hype that I've seen before include "Extravagant publicity or promotion" , "injection" , "Promotional material" , "Overdo promotion" , "Build up" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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