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Line suggesting Stead might become depressed? (4)

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note

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(Other definitions for note that I've seen before include "Comment" , "Symbol in a score" , "Tone of brief written record" , "Be mindful of" , "Some money - some music" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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