Cryptic crossword clue
Forged coins, not concealing wrongdoing by one twisted individual 13

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word CONTORTIONIST

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The straight part
We know that "twisted individual" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case twisted individual = contortionist.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does CONTORTIONIST mean?

CONTORTIONIST noun
  1. An acrobat who is capable of twisting his or her body into unusual positions.
  2. One who twists words and phrases.

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