Robber (5)
'robber' is the definition.
(both can mean someone who steals)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for thief that I've seen before include "See 3" , "Burglar, say" , "One with taking ways" , "He takes" , "nicker?" .)
'robber' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for crook that I've seen before include "Bend; criminal; staff" , "Twister" , "Swindler - crosier - ill (in Australia)" , "Professional criminal" , "Hooked staff" .)