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Something read in Deuteronomy? This is not true (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

myth

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'not true' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'something read in deuteronomy? this' is the wordplay.
'MYTH' is hidden within the letters.
But, I am uncertain how this is indicated.

'is' is the link.

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(Other definitions for myth that I've seen before include "Invention" , "Tall tale" , "Fictitious thing; traditional story" , "Legend, folk tale" , "Fiction" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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