Completely grip the attention of (8)

I believe the answer is:

transfix

(Other definitions for transfix that I've seen before include "Pierce; make motionless" , "Impale - mesmerise" , "Spellbind" , "Shock into immobility" , "Make still with horror or astonishment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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