Crossword Genius

Embraced sixth sense love employed (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

espoused

'embraced' is the definition.
(both can mean supported or accepted)

'sixth sense love employed' is the wordplay.
'sixth sense' becomes 'esp' (extra-sensory perception).
'love' becomes 'o' (love means zero in tennis).
'employed' becomes 'used' ('use' can be a synonym of 'employ').
'esp'+'o'+'used'='ESPOUSED'

(Other definitions for espoused that I've seen before include "embraced" , "Adopted, as of a cause" , "Gave one's support to" , "Advocated" , "Championed or took up cause" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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