Follow, as a warning (4)

I believe the answer is:

heed

(Other definitions for heed that I've seen before include "Take notice of" , "Obey" , "Take to heart" , "Care, attention (paid)" , "Careful attention" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the Universal.

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