What does the cryptic crossword clue "House with a sign of something wrong that fraudster perpetrates? (4)" mean?

The definition is "that fraudster perpetrates". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HO (synonym="House") + A (synonym="from surface") + X (synonym="X") = HOAX The answer is HOAX.

House with a sign of something wrong that fraudster perpetrates? (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29928 | 15 Across | 2026-02-12 flower

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