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In order to be honest (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

straight

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'in order' is the first definition.
(thesaurus)

'honest' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

'to be' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for straight that I've seen before include "Serious" , "Good poker hand" , "Without curve or bend" , "Liking the opposite sex" , "Without deviations or curves" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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