Crossword Genius

Iscariot finally with motive for treachery (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

treason

'for treachery' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'iscariot finally with motive' is the wordplay.
'finally' suggests the final letters.
'with' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'motive' becomes 'reason' (reason is a kind of motive).
The final letter of 'iscariot' is 't'.
't'+'reason'='TREASON'

(Other definitions for treason that I've seen before include "Crime of treachery against the state" , "Lese-majesty" , "Gunpowder Plot, say" , "Betrayal of one's nation" , "attempting to overthrow the king" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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