Sebastian's pinching ten apples (5)
I believe the answer is:
coxes
'apples' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I don't see how they can define each other.
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for coxes that I've seen is " They take the helm in a racing crew".)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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