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Cheat with stoneworker, faithful (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

constant

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'faithful' is the definition.
(associated in meaning)

'cheat with stoneworker' is the wordplay.
I cannot really understand how this works, but
'cheat' could be 'con' (con is a kind of cheat) and 'con' is found within the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for constant that I've seen before include "Steadfast or unvarying" , "Always - faithful" , "Perpetual" , "staying the same" , "Loyal - firm" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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