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Steal bowl in two pieces (5)

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prowl

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(Other definitions for prowl that I've seen before include "Walk around predatorily" , "Move in a predatory manner" , "Move in search of prey" , "Move around restlessly" , "Walk menacingly" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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