What does the cryptic crossword clue "Attempting to deceive FBI, flung out (8)" mean?

The definition is "Attempting to deceive". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of FBIFLUNG ("FBI, flung") [anagram: "out"] = BLUFFING; definition: "Attempting to deceive" The answer is BLUFFING.

Attempting to deceive FBI, flung out (8)

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