Cryptic crossword clue
Libertines pinching youngster’s food items

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ROULADES

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The straight part
We know that "food items" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case food items = roulades.
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 ROULADES mean?

ROULADES noun
  1. An elaborate embellishment of several notes sung to one syllable.
  2. A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked.

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