The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word CHEATER
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What does CHEATER mean?
CHEATER noun- One who cheats.
- An improvised breaker bar made from a length of pipe and a wrench (spanner), usually used to free screws, bolts, etc. that are difficult to remove with a ratchet or wrench alone.
- An escheater.