What does the cryptic crossword clue "Devious aunt cheated, it can be verified (13)" mean?

The definition is "verified". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AUNTCHEATEDIT ("aunt cheated, it") [anagram: "can"] = AUTHENTICATED; definition: "verified" The answer is AUTHENTICATED.

Devious aunt cheated, it can be verified (13)

Times Cryptic #28594 | 1 Across | 2023-05-04 flower

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