Cryptic crossword clue
Well-known thief catches boy and girl stealing 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ROBBING

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The straight part
We know that "stealing" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stealing = robbing.
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 ROBBING mean?

ROBBING verb
  1. To steal from, especially using force or violence.
  2. To deprive of, or withhold from, unjustly or injuriously; to defraud.
  3. (used with "of") To deprive (of).
  4. To burgle.
  5. To steal.
  6. To commit robbery.
  7. To take possession of the ball, puck etc. from.
ROBBING noun
  1. Robbery

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