What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fraud pattern, deliberate (11)" mean?

The definition is "deliberate". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym of "Fraud") + TEMPLATE (synonym of "pattern,"); definition: "deliberate" The answer is CONTEMPLATE.

Fraud pattern, deliberate (11)

Guardian Cryptic #29381 | 11 Across | 2024-05-13 flower

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