Dead heat, tie (4)
I believe the answer is:
draw
This clue is a double definition.
'dead heat' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'tie' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for draw that I've seen before include "Attract; sketch" , "Collect one's pay" , "Tie - attract" , "Make representation" , "Take in (a breath), attraction" .)