Cryptic crossword clue
Criminal perceives loot – it gets kind of charge 15

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word ELECTROPOSITIVE

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The straight part
We know that "kind of charge" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case kind of charge = electropositive.
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 ELECTROPOSITIVE mean?

ELECTROPOSITIVE noun
  1. A body which passes to the negative pole in electrolysis.
ELECTROPOSITIVE adjective
  1. Having a positive electric charge
  2. Tending to release electrons to form a chemical bond

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