What does the cryptic crossword clue "They maybe drop hints, surprisingly concealing evidence of doubt (5,6)" mean?

The definition is "They maybe". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DROP (synonym="DROP") + HINTS (synonym="HINTS") + ER (synonym="ER") = THIRD PERSON; definition: "They maybe" The answer is THIRD PERSON.

They maybe drop hints, surprisingly concealing evidence of doubt (5,6)

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