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Exposed passion leads to scandal (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outrage

'scandal' is the definition.
('outrage' can be a synonym of 'scandal')

'exposed passion' is the wordplay.
'exposed' becomes 'out' (I've seen this in other clues).
'passion' becomes 'rage' ('rage' can be a synonym of 'passion').
'out'+'rage'='OUTRAGE'

'leads to' is the link.

(Other definitions for outrage that I've seen before include "Appalled reaction" , "Incense and offend" , "Gross injury" , "Fury" , "Very angry reaction" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times (Crosaire) and the Irish Times.
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