In this sort of _miracle artful deception is obvious (5)
I believe the answer is:
clear
'obvious' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'in this sort of miracle artful deception' is the wordplay.
'CLEAR' is hidden within the letters.
However, I'm uncertain how this is indicated.
'is' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for clear that I've seen before include "Exculpate" , "Discharge (debt), unclouded" , "negotiate" , "Jump over without contact" , "Patent" .)