Pays heed to details (8)

I believe the answer is:

respects

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'to details' is the definition.
(respect is a kind of detail)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for respects that I've seen before include "Particulars" , "Treats with esteem" , "Regards held for sceptres" , "Has high opinion of" , "what may be paid by callers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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