Complete, or what can follow both parts of the answers to the starred clues (3-3-3)

I believe the answer is:

out-and-out

(Other definitions for out-and-out that I've seen before include "Utter and thorough - never in" , "Utter, absolute" , "Absolute; completely" , "Thorough, surpassing" , "Definitely" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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