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Uses clues and unearths true combination (8,4)

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I believe the answer is:

treasure hunt

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'uses clues and' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'unearths true combination' is the wordplay.
'combination' indicates anagramming the letters.
'unearths'+'true'='unearthstrue'
'unearthstrue' anagrammed gives 'TREASURE HUNT'.

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(Other definitions for treasure hunt that I've seen before include "Exciting quest" , "Game searching for hidden objects" , "as recent London marchers apparently do?" , "Children's party game where things are sought" , "Solving clues for prize" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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