What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swindle at seat of Irish kings? A harmless lie (10)" mean?

The definition is "A harmless lie". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TARA (synonym="the historic seat of Irish kings") + DIDDLE (synonym="swindle") = TARADIDDLE; definition: "A harmless lie" The answer is TARADIDDLE.

Swindle at seat of Irish kings? A harmless lie (10)

Times Cryptic #28976 | 17 Across | 2024-07-23 flower

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