What does the cryptic crossword clue "Single-handedly capturing top criminal (2,6)" mean?

The definition is "criminal". The wordplay uses charade, container. ALONE (synonym of "Single-handedly") + CAP (synonym of "top") [container: "capturing"]; definition: "criminal" The answer is ALCAPONE.

Single-handedly capturing top criminal (2,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29168 | 5 Down | 2023-09-06 flower

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