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Elevated uncertainty reported in thieves' den? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hideout

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'den?' is the definition.
(I know that den can be written as hideout)

I don't understand the rest of the clue.

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(Other definitions for hideout that I've seen before include "Place to lie low" , "retreat" , "sanctuary" , "den" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.
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