Rogues, wild animals reportedly? (8)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 3372, 23A

23A — Rogues, wild animals reportedly? (8) — CHEATERS

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Rogues,' — The straight definition sits at the start — a word for those who play unfairly.
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'reportedly?'
  • Operation
    'reportedly?' signals a homophone operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'wild animals'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'wild animals' → CHEETAHS
  • Assembly
    CHEETAHS = CHEATERS

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