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Pique, as interest (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arouse

(Other definitions for arouse that I've seen before include "Incite or stimulate" , "Turn on" , "Excite; wake from sleep" , "Evoke (a feeling)" , "Energise" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.
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