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See the tip in perspective (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

viewpoint

'perspective' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'see the tip' is the wordplay.
'see' becomes 'view' ('view' can be a synonym of 'see').
'the tip' becomes 'point' ('point' can be a synonym of 'tip'**).
'view'+'point'='VIEWPOINT'

'in' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for viewpoint that I've seen before include "Place from which to admire the scenery" , "Slant" , "Good outlook here" , "Attitude that determines outlook" , "that might be found on hill" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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