Cryptic crossword clue
Unlikely of thief to pocket whisky and cream

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word OFF-WHITE

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The straight part
We know that "cream" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case cream = off-white.
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 OFF-WHITE mean?

OFF-WHITE noun
  1. A very pale colour that is almost white.
OFF-WHITE adjective
  1. Of a very pale colour that is almost white.

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