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Reveal secret date is somewhat intimate (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

disclose

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'reveal secret' is the definition.
'disclose' can be an answer for 'reveal' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'secret' bit.

'date is somewhat intimate' is the wordplay.
'date' becomes 'd' (abbreviation e.g. dob - date of birth).
'somewhat intimate' becomes 'close' (similar in meaning. I am not sure about the 'somewhat' bit.).
'd'+'is'+'close'='DISCLOSE'

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(Other definitions for disclose that I've seen before include "Sold ices (anag)" , "broadcast" , "Is closed in order to expose to view" , "show" , "Uncover" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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