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.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I can't see?
'taking ways' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot 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" .)