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Worshipped object: might fraudster claim that? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

icon

'worshipped object' is the definition.
(icons are worshipped)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for icon that I've seen before include "Symbol activated by mouse" , "item on the menu" , "Religious painting in Greek Orthodox Church" , "Sacred painting of Greek Orthodox Church" , "Superstar" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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