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At the outset (7)

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I believe the answer is:

upfront

(Other definitions for upfront that I've seen before include "Straightforward or prominent" , "Direct" , "Bold, frank (colloq.)" , "(Of payment) in advance" , "Candid" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.
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