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The yachtsman's cry for attention (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hey

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'cry for attention' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'the yachtsman's' is the wordplay.
'HEY' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.

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(Other definitions for hey that I've seen before include "Exclamation calling attention" , "Exclamation to call attention" , "Call attracting attention" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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