What does the cryptic crossword clue "Speculator, one believing gold to be within his grasp? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Speculator". The wordplay uses a hidden word. OR (synonym="gold") in THEIST (synonym="one believing") = THEORIST; definition: "Speculator," The answer is THEORIST.

Speculator, one believing gold to be within his grasp? (8)

Times Cryptic #28957 | 11 Across | 2024-07-01 flower

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