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Goes, some say, for wily scheme (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

wheeze

'wily scheme' is the definition.
(wheeze can mean a scheme or trick)

'goes some say' is the wordplay.
'goes' becomes 'wees' (go can mean to urinate).
'some say' shows a homophone (sound like).
'wees' is a homophone of 'WHEEZE'.

'for' is the link.

(Other definitions for wheeze that I've seen before include "Cunning scheme (informal)" , "Cunning plan (informal)" , "Clever scheme; sound asthmatic" , "Breathe with hoarse whistling sound" , "A good trick" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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