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Fine source of confusing statements but not primarily a cheat (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fiddler

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'fine source' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'confusing statements but not primarily a cheat' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'cheat' could be 'fiddle' (I've seen this before) and 'fiddle' is present in the answer.
A single letter 'r' remains which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for fiddler that I've seen before include "String player" , "Type of crab; one on the Roof" , "Violinist - swindler - type of crab" , "Great musical ''....... on the roof''" , "Violinist (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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