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Wicket perhaps finally suggesting skulduggery (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

gate

I believe this is a double definition.

'wicket perhaps' is the first definition.
(wicket is a kind of gate)

'finally suggesting skulduggery' is the second definition.
(the -gate suffix is used in names of scandals)

(Other definitions for gate that I've seen before include "Box office take" , "It may be barred" , "Barrier, exit" , "Movable opening" , "Attendance figure" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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