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Partly seen — as always on the nose (5)

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I believe the answer is:

nasal

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'the nose' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both body parts as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'partly seen as always' is the wordplay.
'partly' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'NASAL' is hidden within 'seen as always'.

'on' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for nasal that I've seen before include "Relating to the nose" , "Like a twang" , "Like sounds of m, n, ng" , "To do with nose, say sound" , "piece of armour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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