Cryptic crossword clue
Crime squad at first expecting to receive boost

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SHOPLIFTING

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The straight part
We know that "Crime" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case crime = shoplifting.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does SHOPLIFTING mean?

SHOPLIFTING verb
  1. To steal something from a shop / store during trading hours.
  2. To steal from shops / stores during trading hours.
SHOPLIFTING noun
  1. The action of stealing goods from a shop; the action of the verb shoplift.
  2. A theft from a shop during trading hours.

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