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Overlook scam, finished (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

condone

'overlook' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'scam finished' is the wordplay.
'scam' becomes 'con' (I've seen this in another clue).
'finished' becomes 'done' (similar in meaning).
'con'+'done'='CONDONE'

(Other definitions for condone that I've seen before include "Accept (wrong behaviour)" , "Overlook intentionally" , "Approve, sanction" , "Turn a blind eye" , "Nod once (anag) -- make allowances for" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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