Crossword Genius

Guard, perhaps

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tend

(Other definitions for tend that I've seen before include "Look after, or take certain direction" , "Incline; cultivate" , "See to" , "lean in a certain direction" , "Care for, nurse" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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