Clumsy guys discover booty, surrounded by gas (7)

I believe the answer is:

galoots

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'clumsy guys discover' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'booty surrounded by gas' is the wordplay.
'booty' becomes 'loot' (synonyms).
'surrounded by' indicates putting letters inside.
'loot' going inside 'gas' is 'GALOOTS'.

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I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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