Alarmingly, it brings insecure cares (5)

I believe the answer is:

scare

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'alarmingly it' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'insecure cares' is the wordplay.
'cares' can be anagrammed to 'SCARE'.
Though, I'm unsure how the anagram is indicated.

'brings' is the link.

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(Other definitions for scare that I've seen before include "Cause fright, alarm" , "Frighten or intimidate" , "Greatly frighten" , "Panic" , "Startle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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