Cryptic crossword clue
Swindle very cunningly, snatching old type of belt 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word CONVEYOR

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The straight part
We know that "type of belt" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case type of belt = conveyor.
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 CONVEYOR mean?

CONVEYOR noun
  1. A person that conveys, transports or delivers.
  2. Anything that conveys, transports or delivers.
  3. A mechanical arrangement for transporting material or objects, generally over short or moderate distances, as from one part of a building to another.

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