Cryptic crossword clue
Cheats on a concise crossword, swapping words

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 5 letter word TWO TIMES

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The straight part
We know that "Cheats on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cheats on = two times.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does TWO TIMES mean?

TWO TIMES verb
  1. To be unfaithful to one's (sexual) partner.
  2. To double-cross.

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