What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fellow in the Cat and Fiddle (5)" mean?

The definition is "Fiddle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (first_letter="Cat") + HEAT (synonym="Fellow") = CHEAT; definition: "Fiddle" The answer is CHEAT.

Fellow in the Cat and Fiddle (5)

Guardian Cryptic #22586 | 16 Across | 2002-07-31 flower

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