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Fixed way of truth (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rut

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'fixed way' is the definition.
'rut' can be an answer for 'way' (rut is a kind of way). I'm not sure about the 'fixed' bit.

'of truth' is the wordplay.
'of' indicates a hidden word.
'RUT' is hidden within 'truth'.

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(Other definitions for rut that I've seen before include "occupying male deer in autumn" , "does get followed during this" , "Deep track or tedious routine" , "Pothole" , "Deep track or bad habit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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