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Field of interest that isn’t quiet the real one (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

realm

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'field of interest that isn't quiet' is the definition.
'realm' can be an answer for 'field of interest' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the rest of the definition.

'the real one' is the wordplay.
'one' becomes 'm' (I can't explain this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'real'+'m'='REALM'

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(Other definitions for realm that I've seen before include "Peers are possessed by this" , "where ruler holds sway?" , "World" , "Area of knowledge under discussion" , "Dominion" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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