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US anthem is broadcast, showing eagerness (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enthusiasm

'eagerness' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'us anthem is broadcast' is the wordplay.
'broadcast' is an anagram indicator (letters scattered or cast around).
'us'+'anthem'+'is'='usanthemis'
'usanthemis' with letters rearranged gives 'ENTHUSIASM'.

'showing' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for enthusiasm that I've seen before include "Ardour" , "Gusto; fervour" , "Zeal" , "Avidity" , "Intense and lively interest" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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