What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dishonest characters lurking in Tarot tent? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dishonest". The wordplay uses a hidden word. ROTTEN ( hidden word in [characters lurking in] TA ROT TEN T) The answer is ROTTEN.

Dishonest characters lurking in Tarot tent? (6)

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