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Racket — that has strings attached (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fiddle

This clue is a double definition.

'racket' is the first definition.
(both can mean a scam)

'that has strings attached' is the second definition.
(violins have strings)

(Other definitions for fiddle that I've seen before include "for which one takes a bow" , "Cook" , "something stringy?" , "Scam - musical instrument" , "Play - cheat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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