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I believe the answer is:

enchants

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'does' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I can't understand how one could define the other.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for enchants that I've seen before include "Possesses" , "Bewitches and charms" , "rivets ..." , "Delights and casts under a spell" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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