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Train
thief
was
closer
to
going
straight
(2,3,4,5)
Train thief was closer to going straight (2,3,4,5)
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The definition is at the end of the clue.
How the clue works
Straight is the definition, and the rest is an anagram. "Train" is the anagram indicator (as in to train/rearrange) acting on THIEF WAS CLOSER, which rearranges to give AS THE CROW FLIES.