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The star is upset by apparent dangers (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

threats

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'apparent dangers' is the definition.
'threats' can be an answer for 'dangers' (threat is a kind of danger). I am not sure about the 'apparent' bit.

'the star is upset by' is the wordplay.
'is upset by' is an anagram indicator.
'the'+'star'='thestar'
'thestar' with letters rearranged gives 'THREATS'.

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(Other definitions for threats that I've seen before include "Menacing statements" , "Sources of danger -- shatter (anag)" , "Expressions of intention to harm" , "Terrifying demands" , "Shatter (anag) - menaces" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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