Make things clear if need may be (6)

I believe the answer is:

define

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'make things clear if need may be' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'if need may be' is the wordplay.
'may be' indicates an anagram.
'if'+'need'='ifneed'
'ifneed' anagrammed gives 'DEFINE'.

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(Other definitions for define that I've seen before include "Give precise meaning" , "Describe exactly" , "Describe accurately" , "Give exact meaning as of a word" , "Fix the meaning of" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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