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Wake up to sound arguments (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rouse

'wake up' is the definition.
(rouse can mean to wake up)

'sound arguments' is the wordplay.
'sound' indicates a 'sounds like' (homophone) clue.
'arguments' becomes 'rows' (I've seen this in another clue).
'rows' is a homophone of 'ROUSE'.

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for rouse that I've seen before include "Stir into action" , "Cause to wake up, stimulate" , "Bring out of sleep" , "Move" , "Cause to wake up and come alert" .)

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