The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word LOOTER
L
O
O
T
E
R
More clues leading to the result LOOTER
- Get new kit sent north for criminal
- Thief returned instrument used by Queen
- Thief in small room starts to take everything regardless
- Provide new kit for returning criminal
- Get new equipment back: stolen by this fellow?
- Thief wants to get new equipment on the way back
- Thief can drop stern exterior
- One gets access to rifle stores
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "Thief" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case thief = looter.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 LOOTER mean?
LOOTER noun- One who loots, who steals during a general disturbance such as a riot or natural disaster.