Criminal within touch? (6)
I believe the answer is:
bandit
This clue could be a double definition.
'criminal' is the first definition.
(type of thief)
'within touch?' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how they can define each other.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for bandit that I've seen before include "Armed brigand" , "hood" , "Violent robber" , "Armed outlaw" , "Outlawed robber" .)