What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hand over – criminal pocketed present once more (8)" mean?

The definition is "present once more". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CON (synonym="short for “convict”, a criminal") in REFER (synonym="to hand over/to send someone to a medical specialist, say") = RECONFER The answer is RECONFER.

Hand over – criminal pocketed present once more (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29648 | 5 Down | 2025-03-21 flower

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