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Provoked, as on the playground (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

dared

(Other definitions for dared that I've seen before include "Took a risk" , "Goaded" , "Had the courage (to do something)" , "Was brave enough" , "Had the nerve to" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.
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