Crossword Genius

An inclination to hypocritical speech (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cant

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'an inclination' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'hypocritical speech' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

'to' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for cant that I've seen before include "Pious platitudes -- jargon" , "tilt" , "lean over" , "Stock phrases made nonsensical by endless repetition" , "Pious claptrap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.
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