Listens to, as a warning (5)

I believe the answer is:

heeds

(Other definitions for heeds that I've seen before include "Pays close attention" , "Takes to heart" , "Takes account of" , "Takes notice of" , "Attends to" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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