What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lacking education, ran into trouble pinching £1,000 (8)" mean?

The definition is "Lacking". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RAN (synonym="RAN") + INTO (synonym="INTO") + G (synonym="grand, £1000") = IGNORANT; definition: "Lacking education," The answer is IGNORANT.

Lacking education, ran into trouble pinching £1,000 (8)

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