Crossword Genius

True manuscript from the fields of activity (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

realms

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'fields of activity' is the definition.
'realms' can be an answer for 'fields' ('realm' can be a synonym of 'field'). I am not certain of the 'of activity' bit.

'true manuscript from' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite see how this works, but
'true' could be 'real' (synonyms) and 'real' is found in the answer.
'manuscript' could be 'ms' (abbreviation for manuscript) and 'ms' is found within the answer.
No letters remain.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'the' is the link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for realms that I've seen before include "Fields of activity or interest - sound monarchical" , "regions" , "Domains ruled by king or queen" , "Kingdoms, or fields of interest" , "Domains - provinces" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app