Brusque initially, coarse solicitor revealed (7,3)
I believe the answer is:
brought out
'revealed' is the definition.
('bring out' can be a synonym of 'reveal')
'brusque initially coarse solicitor' is the wordplay.
'initially' indicates taking the first letters.
'coarse' becomes 'rough' (associated in meaning).
'solicitor' becomes 'tout' (someone who solicits business).
The initial letter of 'brusque' is 'b'.
'b'+'rough'+'tout'='BROUGHT OUT'
I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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