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To do this, be a member of a coven (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bewitch

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'to do' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their base form, I cannot see how one could define the other.

'be a member of a coven' is the wordplay.
'a member of a coven' becomes 'witch' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'be'+'witch'='BEWITCH'

'this' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for bewitch that I've seen before include "Captivate" , "Put under a spell, or delight" , "Spellbind" , "Cast a spell upon" , "Put under a magic spell, or charm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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