Crossword Genius

Would you put your faith in a builder who could do so? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

convert

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'would you put your faith in a builder who' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'do so?' is the wordplay.
'do' becomes 'con' (both can mean to defraud).
'so?' becomes 'vert' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'con'+'vert'='CONVERT'

'could' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for convert that I've seen before include "Transform" , "Win over opponent" , "succeed at Twickenham" , "Turn" , "new enthusiastic believer?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app