Deprive of by deceit (4)

I believe the answer is:

rook

(Other definitions for rook that I've seen before include "Another name for castle in chess" , "man on board" , "16" , "Crow-like bird" , "Species of crow" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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