What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminal changed course, we're told; that's touching (7)" mean?

The definition is "touching". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). CON – criminal & sounds like TACKED – changed course The answer is CONTACT.

Criminal changed course, we're told; that's touching (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29244 | 2 Down | 2023-12-04 flower

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