What does the cryptic crossword clue "Arouse interest in article about vigil (6)" mean?

The definition is "Arouse interest in". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). WAKE (synonym="vigil") in AN (synonym="form of the indefinite article") = AWAKEN; definition: "Arouse interest in" The answer is AWAKEN.

Arouse interest in article about vigil (6)

Independent Cryptic #11014 | 24 Across | 2022-01-31 flower

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