Crossword Genius

Hitchcock film sure to follow interval (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spellbound

'hitchcock film' is the definition.
(film directed by Alfred Hitchcock)

'sure to follow interval' is the wordplay.
'sure' becomes 'bound' (synonyms).
'to follow' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'interval' becomes 'spell' (spell can mean a period of time).
'bound' after 'spell' is 'SPELLBOUND'.

(Other definitions for spellbound that I've seen before include "attending solidly" , "Bewitched" , "appear hypnotised" , "enthralled" , "Enraptured" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.