The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word DIVERTS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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What does DIVERTS mean?
DIVERTS verb- To turn aside from a course.
- To distract.
- To entertain or amuse (by diverting the attention)
- To turn aside; to digress.