The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 plus 6 letter word JIGGERY POKERY
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More clues leading to the result JIGGERY POKERY
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The straight part
We know that "dodgy deals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dodgy deals = jiggery pokery.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does JIGGERY POKERY mean?
JIGGERY POKERY noun- Trickery or misrepresentation.
- Manipulation.
- Sexual intercourse.