Cryptic crossword clue
Cast, taking breath, is cheating 9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word SWINDLING

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The straight part
We know that "cheating" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheating = swindling.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SWINDLING mean?

SWINDLING verb
  1. To defraud.
  2. To obtain (money or property) by fraudulent or deceitful methods.
SWINDLING noun
  1. The act by which somebody is swindled.

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