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Overexposure can lead to this star getting shot (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

sunstroke

'overexposure can lead to this' is the definition.

'star getting shot' is the wordplay.
'star' becomes 'sun' (Sun is an example).
'getting' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'shot' becomes 'stroke'.
'sun'+'stroke'='SUNSTROKE'

(Other definitions for sunstroke that I've seen before include "Debilitating condition occurring in hot climates" , "Problem caused by too much solar exposure" , "We may avoid it under awning" , "Malady of UV exposure" , "Hot summer day ailment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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