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Not going straight, like a Victorian pickpocket? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

twisty

I believe this is a double definition.

'not going straight' is the first definition.
(not going in a straight line)

'like a victorian pickpocket?' is the second definition.
(like Oliver Twist)

(Other definitions for twisty that I've seen before include "Sinuous" , "Windy" , "Bendy, curly" , "Convoluted" , "requiring one to take turns" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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