Cryptic crossword clue
Tackle criminal before con starts 4,1,2

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 plus 1 plus 2 letter word HAVE A GO

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What does HAVE A GO mean?

HAVE A GO adjective
  1. Daring, courageous, particularly in the face of unexpected adversity.

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