Cryptic crossword clue
Pinched what’s rubbishy in Santa’s transport 8

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

I've seen this crossword clue in The Sunday Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "Pinched" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case pinched = snaffled.
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 SNAFFLED mean?

SNAFFLED verb
  1. To put a snaffle on, or control with a snaffle.
  2. To clutch by the bridle.
  3. To grab or seize; to snap up.
  4. To purloin, or obtain by devious means.

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