Send on detour (6)

I believe the answer is:

divert

(Other definitions for divert that I've seen before include "Distract" , "Entertain or turn from course" , "Cause to change course" , "offer entertainment" , "Turn aside and amuse" .)

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

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