What does the cryptic crossword clue "US criminal unaided, better for hiding (2,6)" mean?

The definition is "US criminal". The wordplay uses charade, container. ALONE (synonym of "unaided,") + CAP (synonym of "better") [container: "hiding"]; definition: "US criminal" The answer is ALCAPONE.

US criminal unaided, better for hiding (2,6)

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