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If I'm paler, arrange for a booster (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

amplifier

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'a booster' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I can't see?

'if i'm paler arrange' is the wordplay.
'arrange' indicates an anagram.
'if'+'im'+'paler'='ifimpaler'
'ifimpaler' with letters rearranged gives 'AMPLIFIER'.

'for' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for amplifier that I've seen before include "It intensifies" , "Electronic equipment to increase signal strength" , "Loudspeaker driver" , "Signal booster" , "Device to boost sound levels" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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