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Stitched up, like this puzzle? (6-7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

double-crossed

'stitched up' is the definition.
(stitch up can mean to betray or double-cross)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for double-crossed that I've seen before include "Cheated by one's own agent" , "Deceived" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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