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Bogus test, used now and then, reveals true nature? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outs

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'reveals true nature?' is the definition.
'outs' can be an answer for 'reveals' (outing is a kind of revealing). I am not sure about the 'true nature?' bit.

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for outs that I've seen before include "Forces to leave state of concealment, exposes" , "Publicly exposes a person's secret nature" , "Reveals" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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