Cryptic crossword clue
Supply new equipment and thief turns up 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RETOOL

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The straight part
We know that "Supply new equipment" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case supply new equipment = retool.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does RETOOL mean?

RETOOL verb
  1. To adjust; to optimize; to rebuild.

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