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As Lark Rise showing ends, reveal basic framework (8)

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I believe the answer is:

skeleton

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'basic framework' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'as lark rise showing ends reveal' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'reveal' could be 'leton' ('let on' can be a synonym of 'reveal') and 'leton' is located in the answer.
This may be the basis of clue (or it may be nonsense).

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(Other definitions for skeleton that I've seen before include "Basic scheme" , "Hidden scandal (in a cupboard?)" , "Not sleek (anag.)" , "- key; - staff" , "Bone formation in the family cupboard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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