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Dangerous area? Possibly, if men lied (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

minefield

'dangerous area?' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'possibly if men lied' is the wordplay.
'possibly' indicates an anagram.
'if'+'men'+'lied'='ifmenlied'
'ifmenlied' with letters rearranged gives 'MINEFIELD'.

(Other definitions for minefield that I've seen before include "Highly delicate situation (where one must watch one's step!)" , "Dangerous area" , "Sensitive area" , "Danger zone" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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