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Reality One on this clique (7)

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I believe the answer is:

faction

'this clique' is the definition.
(faction is a kind of clique)

'reality one on' is the wordplay.
'reality' becomes 'fact' (fact is a kind of reality).
'one' becomes 'i' (Roman numeral).
'fact'+'i'+'on'='FACTION'

(Other definitions for faction that I've seen before include "Cabal" , "Act on if for a small group within a larger one" , "Wing" , "Small trouble-making group within a group" , "Dissenting group - drama documentary" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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