Signal warning of danger (5)

I believe the answer is:

alert

(Other definitions for alert that I've seen before include "Thinking and acting quickly" , "On one's toes" , "Lively" , "Wakeful, observant" , "Watchful and bright" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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