Some bullies are dishonest (3)

I believe the answer is:

lie

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'some bullies are dishonest' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'some bullies are' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates a hidden word (some parts of the word are used).
'LIE' is hidden within 'bullies are'.

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(Other definitions for lie that I've seen before include "Fabrication" , "False statement" , "buried" , "Falsity" , "Fib - be prone" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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