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Exclusive criminal? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fence

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This clue might be a double definition.

'exclusive' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't understand how one could define the other.

'criminal?' is the second definition.
(someone who handles stolen goods)

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(Other definitions for fence that I've seen before include "Palisade" , "Wooden or wire barrier" , "Shield" , "[SITTER] on this won't make a decision!" , "railings" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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