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Unmask Tories perhaps there and then (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

outright

'there and then' is the definition.

'unmask tories perhaps' is the wordplay.
'unmask' becomes 'out'.
'tories perhaps' becomes 'right'.
'out'+'right'='OUTRIGHT'

(Other definitions for outright that I've seen before include "Completely and thoroughly" , "Immediately; openly" , "Directly; without reservation" , "Absolute - utter" , "Complete; immediately" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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