Fine source of confusing statements but not primarily a cheat (7)
I believe the answer is:
fiddler
'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.
Can you help me to learn more?
(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.)" .)