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Relaxing into sofa, cad exhibits deceptive outward appearance (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

facade

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'deceptive outward appearance' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'relaxing into sofa cad exhibits' is the wordplay.
'FACADE' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am not sure how the hidden word is indicated.

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(Other definitions for facade that I've seen before include "Outer surfaces or face as of a building" , "front of shop?" , "exterior" , "Sitwell/Walton piece" , "Deceptive front" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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