Redirection; amusement (9)

I believe the answer is:

diversion

(Other definitions for diversion that I've seen before include "entertainment" , "Amusement -- temporary redirection" , "Detour" , "Alternative route" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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