What does the cryptic crossword clue "Assurance over one round of cards is a swindle (10,5)" mean?

The definition is "swindle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CONFIDENCE (synonym="assurance") + TRICK (synonym="one round of cards, in whist, for instance") = CONFIDENCETRICK; definition: "swindle" The answer is CONFIDENCETRICK.

Assurance over one round of cards is a swindle (10,5)

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