"Lift"

STEAL

["Think of a word that might be used by a pickpocket."]

The clue ""Lift"" leads to the answer "STEAL" through a bit of wordplay. In this context, "lift" is not referring to the act of raising something up, but rather to a slang term for stealing or shoplifting. Therefore, to "lift" an item means to "steal" it. This clever use of alternative meanings is a common technique in crossword puzzles.