What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trickery from the French in great deal (7)" mean?

The definition is "Trickery". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LE (abbreviation of "French") + SIGHT (synonym of "great deal"); definition: "Trickery" The answer is Sleight.

Trickery from the French in great deal (7)

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