What does the cryptic crossword clue "Idol getting up on stage is a crook (6)" mean?

The definition is "a crook". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. GOD (synonym of "Idol") + LEG (synonym of "stage") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "crook" The answer is DOGLEG.

Idol getting up on stage is a crook (6)

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