Cryptic crossword clue
Steals what musicians might play without resistance 7

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

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The straight part
We know that "Steals" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case steals = burgles.
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 BURGLES mean?

BURGLES verb
  1. To commit burglary.
  2. To take the ball legally from an opposing player.

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