What does the cryptic crossword clue "Priest swindled outside game (5)" mean?

The definition is "Priest". The wordplay uses charade, container. DID (synonym of "swindled") + RU (synonym of "game") [container: "outside"]; definition: "Priest" The answer is DRUID.

Priest swindled outside game (5)

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