The outcome could spoil the lustre (6)

I believe the answer is:

result

'the outcome' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'spoil the lustre' is the wordplay.
'spoil' indicates an anagram.
'lustre' anagrammed gives 'RESULT'.

'could' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for result that I've seen before include "'Outcome, consequence (6)'" , "Rustle (anag.)" , "End - issue" , "Effect of lustre" , "Final outcome" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.

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