He was reportedly tight as he made up plot! (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28902 | 13 Across | 2022-10-31
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TITUS [ reportedly TIGHT AS] OATES was an English priest who fabricated ("made up") the "Popish Plot", a supposed Catholic attempt on the life of Charles II.

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