Crossword Genius

Kind turn cheat returned (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

good

'kind' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'turn cheat returned' is the wordplay.
'turn' becomes 'go' (a person's move in a board game).
'cheat' becomes 'do'.
'returned' says the letters should be written backwards.
'do' written backwards gives 'od'.
'go'+'od'='GOOD'

(Other definitions for good that I've seen before include "benefit" , "Pious" , "and 22 Down and 14 Across: Christmas carol" , "Moral excellence" , "Of a high standard" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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