What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tip from informer stopping criminal that's out of line (8)" mean?

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Tip from informer stopping criminal that's out of line (8)

Times Cryptic #29141 | 8 Down | 2025-01-31

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RAT in GUI{l}TY

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