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A barrier to a dodgy dealer (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fence

I believe this is a double definition.

'a barrier' is the first definition.
(I know that fence is a type of barrier)

'dodgy dealer' is the second definition.
(trader of stolen goods)

'to a' is the link.

(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "Stolen goods dealer" , "Enclosing barrier" , "crook" , "Dealer in stolen property" , "Receiver of stolen goods" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express and The Mirror.
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