The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word TRICKSTER
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More clues leading to the result TRICKSTER
- . Deceiver of King’s put in strict order by Queen
- Cunning sort of critter’s awkward around king
- Con man rooks with tickets for wrestling
- “Cheat” in Patrick’s terminology
- A cheat is almost back after round of cards
- Fraud with phoney tickets right outside front of racetrack
- Cheat's short attempt to palm off sticker
- Rest uneasy after cunning act by fraud
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The straight part
We know that "Cunning sort" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cunning sort = trickster.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does TRICKSTER mean?
TRICKSTER noun- Any of numerous figures featuring in various mythologies and folk traditions, who use guile and secret knowledge to challenge authority and play tricks and pranks on others; any similar figure in literature.
- One who plays tricks or pranks on others.
- One who performs tricks (parts of a magician' act or entertaining difficult physical actions).
- An impish or playful person.
- A fraud (person who performs a trick for the purpose of unlawful gain).