A rogue with taking ways (5)
I believe the answer is:
thief
This clue might be a double definition.
'a rogue' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?
'taking ways' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
'with' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for thief that I've seen before include "'Taffy was a - - '" , "See 3" , "nicker?" , "One's inclined to take" , "Pilferer" .)