Con's dream (6)

I believe the answer is:

escape

(Other definitions for escape that I've seen before include "Make a run for it" , "Get away from depravity" , "Evade" , "Get free from confinement or control" , "Abscond, flee" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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