Hoping for a different outcome that's attractive (9)

I believe the answer is:

appealing

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

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for appealing that I've seen before include "part of game for those in the field" , "Taking a case to a higher court" , "Asking for donation to charity" , "winning" , "Challenging a judgment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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