Cryptic crossword clue
Needing pounds not pence, steals jewellery items 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word LOCKETS

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "jewellery items" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case jewellery items = lockets.
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.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does LOCKETS mean?

LOCKETS noun
  1. A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.
  2. The upper metallic cap of a sword’s scabbard.
  3. A small white marking on a cat's coat.

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