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Turned off to be amused (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

diverted

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This could be a double definition.

'turned off' is the first definition.
'diverted' can be an answer for 'turned' (diverting is a kind of turning). I'm unsure of the 'off' bit.

'be amused' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for diverted that I've seen before include "Rechannelled" , "Changed direction, deviated" , "Sent traffic in alternative direction" , "Taken out of oneself" , "Change course and entertained" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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