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Is it played dishonestly? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fiddle

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'it played dishonestly?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for fiddle that I've seen before include "Stringed instrument - cheat" , "Violin; falsify (figures)" , "Get by cheating, or handle aimlessly" , "Swindle the musical instrument" , "Steal from one's employer" .)

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