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The editor has to pay attention (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

heed

'pay attention' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'the editor has' is the wordplay.
'has' indicates a hidden word.
'HEED' is hidden within 'the editor'.

'to' is the link.

(Other definitions for heed that I've seen before include "Take notice of" , "Consider" , "Careful attention" , "Attend to, mind" , "Regard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express and The Mirror.
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