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Pervert isn't in heavy make-up? (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

war paint

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'heavy make-up?' is the definition.
'war paint' can be an answer for 'make-up?' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'heavy' bit.

'pervert isn't' is the wordplay.
'pervert' becomes 'warp' (I've seen this in another clue).
'isn't' becomes 'aint' (non-standard version of 'isn't').
'warp'+'aint'='WAR-PAINT'

'in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for war paint that I've seen before include "Facial decoration showing hostile intent" , "put on a brave face?" , "what woman may have to face" , "Make-up (for native Americans?)" , "Make-up (colloq.)" .)

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