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Crimes of these receivers? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fences

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'receivers?' is the definition.
(receivers of stolen goods)

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(Other definitions for fences that I've seen before include "Hedges and barriers" , "Good ones make good neighbours, it's said" , "Wooden barriers" , "Receives" , "Enclosing barriers" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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