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Criminals may get cleared by horsemen (6)

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fences

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'criminals' is the definition.
(people who handle stolen goods)

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(Other definitions for fences that I've seen before include "Avoids directly answering" , "Uses a foil" , "Enclosing barriers" , "Engages in swordplay or processes stolen goods" , "Barriers that enclose" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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