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In view of the fact that one’s not blindfolded (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

seeing

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'the fact that one's not blindfolded' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both related to thinking as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'in view' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'in' is within the answer.
'view' could be 'see' (synonyms) and 'see' is found within the answer.
A single letter 'g' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for seeing that I've seen before include "Perceiving by eye" , "Meeting" , "Noticing" , "Spotting - interviewing" , "Watching" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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