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Basic realties (5,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

brass tacks

(Other definitions for brass tacks that I've seen before include "Nitty-gritty (got down to)" , "Basics" , "Basic facts (colloq.)" , "Hard facts" , "Details of practical business (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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