What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old fraud in business, having time for Buddhism? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Old fraud". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CO (synonym="business") + ZEN (synonym="Buddhism") + AGE (synonym="time") = COZENAGE; definition: "Old fraud" The answer is COZENAGE.

Old fraud in business, having time for Buddhism? (8)

Times Cryptic #28869 | 22 Across | 2024-03-20 flower

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