Friar Tuck conceals cunning schemes (3)

I believe the answer is:

art

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'friar tuck conceals cunning schemes' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'friar tuck conceals' is the wordplay.
'conceals' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ART' can be found hidden inside 'friar tuck'.

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(Other definitions for art that I've seen before include "crafty conduct" , "Drawing" , "Painting, for instance" , "Creative works; skill" , "Cunning" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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