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Millions implored to be socially responsible during pandemic? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

masked

'be socially responsible during pandemic?' is the definition.
(in a face mask)

'millions implored' is the wordplay.
'millions' becomes 'm' (abbreviation).
'implored' becomes 'asked' (implore means to ask or beg).
'm'+'asked'='MASKED'

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for masked that I've seen before include "Disguised, covered" , "Unseen" , "With covered face" , "Blocked out, disguised" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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