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From the devil, a look can harm (6)

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I believe the answer is:

impair

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'harm' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'from the devil a look' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'devil' could be 'imp' (devilish creature) and 'imp' is found within the answer.
'a' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'can' is the link.

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(Other definitions for impair that I've seen before include "Make worse or less effective" , "'Mar, damage (6)'" , "Weaken, damage" , "Hinder" , "Hurt or handicap" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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