The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word UPSTAGE
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More clues leading to the result UPSTAGE
- Outshine in winning leg
- Outdo, winning leg
- . Eclipse London-bound coach
- Pug eats messily, further away from watching eyes?
- Divert attention from London-bound coach?
- Outshine saint in cheerful time
- Outstrip coach to London
- Trump, rampant rutter, close to irresistible
- Divert attention from a guest agitated about parking
- Outshine at college drama
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The straight part
We know that "Divert attention from" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case divert attention from = upstage.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does UPSTAGE mean?
UPSTAGE noun- The part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera.
- To draw attention away from others, especially on-stage.
- To force other actors to face away from the audience by staying upstage.
- To treat snobbishly.
- To restage (cancer) to a higher stage than that found at last assessment (compare downstage).
- At the rear of a stage.
- Toward or at the rear of a theatrical stage.
- Away from a motion-picture or television camera.