Crossword Genius

Unsuspecting in turn, even conscious (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

unaware

'unsuspecting' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'turn even conscious' is the wordplay.
'even' indicates alternate letters (even-numbered letters are used).
'conscious' becomes 'aware' (associated in meaning).
The alternating letters of 'turn' are 'un'.
'un'+'aware'='UNAWARE'

'in' is the link.

(Other definitions for unaware that I've seen before include "Heedless" , "Totally ignorant" , "Unexpected" , "Not having knowledge or realisation" , "Ignorant, oblivious" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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