What’s originating from criminal? (7)
I believe the answer is:
offence
'what's originating' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'from criminal?' is the wordplay.
'from' becomes 'of' (of can mean from or belonging to).
'criminal?' becomes 'fence' (someone who handles stolen goods).
'of'+'fence'='OFFENCE'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for offence that I've seen before include "An illegal act, cause of annoyance" , "The handler" , "misdemeanor" , "Hurting of feelings" , "Discourtesy" .)