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Throw sterling to get unscrupulous lawyer (7)

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I believe the answer is:

shyster

'unscrupulous lawyer' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'throw sterling' is the wordplay.
'throw' becomes 'shy' (shy is a kind of throw).
'sterling' becomes 'ster' (abbreviation).
'shy'+'ster'='SHYSTER'

'to get' is the link.

(Other definitions for shyster that I've seen before include "Unscrupulous or disreputable person" , "Person who acts unprofessionally - sounds bashful" , "Unethical man" , "Unscrupulous practitioner" , "Crooked bar person" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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