Robbers (7)
'robbers' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for thieves that I've seen before include "Pilferers" , "They pinch" , "they have taking ways" , "robber" , "they whip things" .)
'robbers' is the definition.
(I know this)
This is the entire clue.