Cryptic crossword clue
Stole placed in case outside church

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

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The straight part
We know that "Stole" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stole = filched.
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 FILCHED mean?

FILCHED verb
  1. To illegally take possession of (especially items of low value); to pilfer, to steal.

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