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Upshot of that framework (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

aftermath

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'upshot' is the definition.
(aftermath is a kind of upshot)

'that framework' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'framework' could be 'mat' (mat is a kind of framework) and 'mat' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

'of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for aftermath that I've seen before include "Outcome of being at the farm" , "Wake" , "Repercussions" , "Second crop" , "Consequences of a bad event" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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