What does the cryptic crossword clue "A smile and a wink, say, from crooked economist (9)" mean?

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A smile and a wink, say, from crooked economist (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29098 | 25 Across | 2023-06-16

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anagram/”crooked” of (economist)*

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