Urge it in creating underhand plot (8)
I believe the answer is:
intrigue
'underhand plot' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'urge it in creating' is the wordplay.
'creating' indicates anagramming the letters.
'urge'+'it'+'in'='urgeitin'
'urgeitin' is an anagram of 'INTRIGUE'.
(Other definitions for intrigue that I've seen before include "An underhand plot or conspiracy" , "raise interest rate?" , "Arouse the curiosity of" , "'Conspiracy, machination (8)'" , "pique?" .)