Cheat, swindle (5)
This clue is a double definition.
'cheat' is the first definition.
(mulcting is a kind of cheating)
'swindle' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for mulct that I've seen before include "Extract money (from someone) by deceit" , "Cheat, defraud" , "Fine - swindle" , "Extract money from (someone) by fine or taxation" , "Fine - penalty" .)
This clue is a double definition.
'cheat' is the first definition.
(diddling is a kind of cheating)
'swindle' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for diddle that I've seen before include "Slang for cheat or swindle - nearly fiddle" , "Con - do - lidded (anag)" , "Fleece" , "Did, and led out to cheat" , "Slangily cheat or swindle" .)