Cryptic crossword clue
Incriminate con 6-2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word STITCH-UP

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What does STITCH-UP mean?

STITCH-UP noun
  1. An act designed to maliciously or dishonestly incriminate someone.
  2. Something arranged deceitfully and in secret.

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