Declared not to be true (6)

I believe the answer is:

denied

(Other definitions for denied that I've seen before include "Refused to admit and refused access to" , "Declared something to be untrue" , "Contradicted" , "Refused to admit (the truth)" , "Refused to give (someone something)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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