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Blindfolded? On the contrary, quite watchful! (4-4)

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open-eyed

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(Other definitions for open-eyed that I've seen before include "Astonished; fully aware" , "Astonished - watchful" , "Forming an encrusted mass" , "Surprised - aware" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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