What does the cryptic crossword clue "Observation using psychic powers in all likelihood seen up-front (6)" mean?

The definition is "Observation". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ESP (synonym="extrasensory perception, ‘psychic powers’") + IAL (synonym="‘ I n A ll L ikelihood seen up front’") = ESPIAL; definition: "Observation" The answer is ESPIAL.

Observation using psychic powers in all likelihood seen up-front (6)

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