The real deal Crossword Clue

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REAL (adjective)
1. being or reflecting the essential or genuine character of something
2. capable of being treated as fact
REAL (adverb)
1. used as intensifiers; `real’ is sometimes used informally for `really’; `rattling’ is informal
REAL (noun)
1. any rational or irrational number
2. an old small silver Spanish coin
DEAL (noun)
1. an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
2. wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
DEAL (verb)
1. take into consideration for exemplifying purposes
2. succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

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