What does the cryptic crossword clue "Female, a gem that cheat pulls (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "that cheat pulls". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + F (synonym of "Female,") + STONE (synonym of "gem") = FASTONE; definition: "that cheat pulls" The answer is FASTONE.

Female, a gem that cheat pulls (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28232 | 22 Across | 2020-09-07 flower

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