The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 plus 2 letter word CUT IN
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result CUT IN
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The straight part
We know that "Make a dodgy manoeuvre" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case make a dodgy manoeuvre = cut in.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 CUT IN mean?
CUT IN noun- A section of film inserted into another sequence.
- (by extension) A visual sequence focusing on a character's face or body while they perform a special move.
- The situation where the performer of a musical work receives royalties for each performance, despite not having composed it.