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Pay attention to Flash Gordon's origin being leaked (6)

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listen

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'pay attention to' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for listen that I've seen before include "Make an effort to hear" , "Take heed -- 13 (anag)" , "Give one's attention" , "Pay heed (to advice)" , "Give ear (to)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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