What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be sly once deviously and shamelessly (9)" mean?

The definition is "shamelessly". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BESLYONCE ("Be sly once") [anagram: "deviously"] = OBSCENELY; definition: "shamelessly" The answer is OBSCENELY.

Be sly once deviously and shamelessly (9)

Times Cryptic #28725 | 29 Across | 2023-10-04 flower

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