Crossword Genius

Juliet in kiss curse (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

jinx

'curse' is the definition.
(I know that curse can be written as jinx)

'juliet in kiss' is the wordplay.
'juliet' becomes 'J' (phonetic alphabet: alpha, bravo, charlie etc.).
'kiss' becomes 'x' (X can represent a kiss).
'j'+'in'+'x'='JINX'

(Other definitions for jinx that I've seen before include "Thing or person that brings bad luck" , "Evil spell" , "Person or thing thought to bring bad luck" , "Curse" , "Bringer of bad luck" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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