Crossword Genius

Attention during rehearsals (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ear

'attention' is the definition.
(having someone's ear is having their attention)

'during rehearsals' is the wordplay.
'during' indicates a hidden word.
'EAR' is hidden within 'rehearsals'.

(Other definitions for ear that I've seen before include "Discernment musicians need" , "Organ involved with balance" , "Corn seed-holder" , "Organ inside heart" , "Lend one and listen" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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