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Propensity to become dishonest (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

bent

I believe this clue is a double definition.

'propensity' is the first definition.
(bent can mean a propensity or tendency)

'dishonest' is the second definition.
(bent can mean corrupt)

'to become' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for bent that I've seen before include "Curved, crooked" , "Angled; corrupt" , "Slang for dishonest or crooked" , "Dishonest; angled" , "Dishonest; curved" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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