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Pulls toe, deviously, to make it absolutely clear (5,3)

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I believe the answer is:

spell out

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'make it absolutely clear' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'pulls toe deviously' is the wordplay.
'deviously' indicates an anagram (I've seen this in other clues).
'pulls'+'toe'='pullstoe'
'pullstoe' anagrammed gives 'SPELL OUT'.

'to' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spell out that I've seen before include "Give precise details" , "writing letters?" , "Temporary release from prison" , "Explain in detail" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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