Prize the pickpocket hopes to get? (5)
I believe the answer is:
purse
'prize' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for purse that I've seen before include "Handbag or money prize" , "Pucker (one's lips)" , "Pocket" , "Winner's prize" , "Prize in sporting contest" .)