What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not using oxygen? Possibly be a con with air provided (9)" mean?

The definition is "Not using oxygen?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BE + A + CON + AIR = ANAEROBIC; definition: "Not using oxygen?" The answer is ANAEROBIC.

Not using oxygen? Possibly be a con with air provided (9)

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