Hates (7)

I believe the answer is:

detests

'hates' is the definition.
('detest' can be a synonym of 'hate')

This is all the clue.

(Other definitions for detests that I've seen before include "Abominates" , "Cordially loathe" , "Abhors" , "Loathes" , "Hates" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate, the Universal, the Evening Standard and The New York Times.

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