Mischief and evil men therefore conceal (9)

I believe the answer is:

devilment

'mischief' is the definition.
('devilment' can be a synonym of 'mischief')

'and evil men therefore conceal' is the wordplay.
'conceal' indicates a hidden word.
'DEVILMENT' is hidden within 'and evil men therefore'.

(Other definitions for devilment that I've seen before include "Frolicsome mischief" , "Reckless mischief" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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