27 across
Mugger
is
idiot
upset
by
six
footer
(9)
Mugger is idiot upset by six footer (9)
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The definition is at the beginning of the clue.
How the clue works
Mugger is an attacker, and the answer is built as a charade of ASS (idiot), AIL (to upset or trouble) and ANT (a six-footer, i.e. a six-legged insect). Joining ASS + AIL + ANT spells ASSAILANT.