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Cheating, as bluegrass musician might be? (2,3,6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

on the fiddle

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'cheating' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for on the fiddle that I've seen before include "Engaged in cheating" , "Dishonest" , "Cheating (colloq.)" , "leader of the orchestra?" , "Involved in swindling" .)

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