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Con man (9)

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This might be a double definition.

'con' is the first definition.
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'man?' is the second definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for opponent that I've seen before include "'Adversary, antagonist (8)'" , "Contestant you're matched against" , "Adversary, competitor" , "Foe or competitor" , "member of other team" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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