Cryptic crossword clue
First of rubes taken in by present swindle 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GRIFT

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The straight part
We know that "swindle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case swindle = grift.
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 GRIFT mean?

GRIFT noun
  1. A confidence game or swindle.
GRIFT verb
  1. To obtain illegally, as by con game.
  2. To obtain money illegally.
  3. To obtain money immorally or through deceitful means.

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