Crossword Genius

Unscrupulous dealer of dope meeting two Roman couples? (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spiv

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'unscrupulous dealer' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'dope meeting two roman couples?' is the wordplay.
'dope' becomes 'sp' (betting slang for SP, starting price).
'meeting' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'two roman couples?' becomes 'iv' (I can't justify this - if you can you should believe this answer much more).
'sp'+'iv'='SPIV'

'of' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for spiv that I've seen before include "Wide boy" , "Flashy rogue" , "Flashy dresser who makes a living by dubious means" , "wheeler-dealer" , "Old black marketeer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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