What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steal liquid polish and newspaper (8)" mean?

The definition is "Steal". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of POLISH ("polish") + FT (synonym of "newspaper") [anagram: "liquid"] = SHOPLIFT; definition: "Steal" The answer is SHOPLIFT.

Steal liquid polish and newspaper (8)

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