What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mountie catching a thief (6)" mean?

The definition is "thief". The wordplay uses charade, container. RIDER (synonym of "Mountie") + A (abbreviation of "a") [container: "catching"]; definition: "thief" The answer is RAIDER.

Mountie catching a thief (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29017 | 6 Down | 2023-03-14 flower

← Back to puzzle

Visit Guardian's puzzle site →