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Two ends have to be played to be fair (4-6)

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I believe the answer is:

even-handed

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

'two ends have to be played' is the wordplay.
'two ends' can mean two substitutions for 'end'.
'to be played' indicates an anagram.
'end'+'end'+'have'='endendhave'
'endendhave' with letters rearranged gives 'EVEN-HANDED'.

'to' is the link.

(Another definition for even-handed that I've seen is " Fair, impartial".)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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