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On the level hidden by Wisteria Frutescens going all the way around (4)

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I believe the answer is:

fair

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'wisteria frutescens going all the way around' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'on the level hidden' is the wordplay.
'on' is an insertion indicator (as in clothing \'on\' a person).
'the level' becomes 'a' (A level is an example).
'hidden' becomes 'fir' (I can't justify this - if you can you should give a lot more credence to this answer).
'a' inserted inside 'fir' is 'FAIR'.

'by' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for fair that I've seen before include "Sign following Pisces" , "Equitable, just (4)" , "promotional exhibition" , "'Just, reasonable (4)'" , "kind of entertainment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times and the Irish Times (Crosaire).
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