Crossword Genius

I'm loaded, but money's stolen (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

buckshot

'i'm loaded' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'money's stolen' is the wordplay.
'money's' becomes 'buck's' (as in a US dollar).
'stolen' becomes 'hot' (stolen goods are 'hot').
'bucks'+'hot'='BUCKSHOT'

'but' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for buckshot that I've seen before include "I may be fired" , "Large lead pellets" , "that could kill a bird" , "Projectiles for hunting game" , "ammunition deployed?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun and The Independent.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app