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Draw attention; cause to be alarmed (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

distract

(Other definitions for distract that I've seen before include "Divert attention or bewilder" , "Confuse" , "Side track" , "Subject to diversion" , "amuse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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