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Hey __ __ swindle! (6)

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I believe the answer is:

diddle

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'swindle' is the definition.
(I know that swindle can be written as diddle)

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(Other definitions for diddle that I've seen before include "Slang for cheat or swindle - nearly fiddle" , "Fleece" , "Did, and led out to cheat" , "Con - do - lidded (anag)" , "Slangily cheat or swindle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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