Some cheap tricks are likely (3)

I believe the answer is:

apt

'likely' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'some cheap tricks are' is the wordplay.
'some' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (some parts of the word are used).
'APT' is hidden within 'cheap tricks are'.

(Other definitions for apt that I've seen before include "Train" , "Suitable for Pat" , "To the point" , "Prone" , "Fit, suitable" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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