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Pub anger leads to assault (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

barrage

'assault' is the definition.
(barraging is a kind of assaulting)

'pub anger' is the wordplay.
'pub' becomes 'bar' (both are drinking establishments).
'anger' becomes 'rage' (rage is a kind of anger).
'bar'+'rage'='BARRAGE'

'leads to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for barrage that I've seen before include "Volley" , "Artificial obstruction in a river" , "Heavy artillery fire" , "prolonged attack" , "Deterrent to low-flying air attacks" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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