Swindle money out of man on board? (4)

I believe the answer is:

rook

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This clue might be a double definition.

'swindle money' is the first definition.
'rook' can be an answer for 'swindle' ('rook' can be a synonym of 'swindle'). I'm not certain of the 'money' bit.

'man on board?' is the second definition.
(chess)

'out of' is the link.

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(Other definitions for rook that I've seen before include "Man in game" , "Ringing in the ears" , "16" , "flier" , "Swindle; castle" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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