The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word NICKED
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More clues leading to the result NICKED
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The straight part
We know that "Stolen/with chips" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stolen/with chips = nicked.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 NICKED mean?
NICKED verb- To make a nick or notch in; to cut or scratch in a minor way.
- To fit into or suit, as by a correspondence of nicks; to tally with.
- To make a cut at the side of the face.
- To steal.
- (law enforcement) To arrest.
- To give or call (someone) by a nickname; to style.
- Having one or more nicks; notched.
- Stolen.
- Captured (by police); arrested.