Crossword Genius

Steal from an acrobat (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

rob

'steal' is the definition.
(I know that rob is a more specific form of the action steal)

'from an acrobat' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'ROB' is hidden in the letters of 'acrobat'.

(Other definitions for rob that I've seen before include "Plunder" , "Take without consent from the owner" , "Steal from (someone)" , "Mug, say" , "boy's name" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app