What does the cryptic crossword clue "Who's quiet, working to pilfer? (10)" mean?

The definition is "Who’s quiet, working to pilfer?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SH (synonym="quiet") + TO (synonym="TO") + PILFER (synonym="PILFER") = SHOPLIFTER The answer is SHOPLIFTER.

Who's quiet, working to pilfer? (10)

Times Cryptic #29077 | 13 Across | 2024-11-18 flower

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