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Direct, perfect way (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

honest

'direct' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'perfect way' is the wordplay.
'perfect' becomes 'hone' (synonyms).
'way' becomes 'st' (abbreviation for street).
'hone'+'st'='HONEST'

(Other definitions for honest that I've seen before include "Honourable, sincere" , "'Fair-dealing, upright (6)'" , "Frank" , "Not disposed to cheat" , "Sincere, upright" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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