It Precedes Thief in the Rhyme Tinker, Tailor

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from African grasslands, Group 1552, Puzzle 2 (African Wildcats).

Question is: It Precedes Thief in the Rhyme Tinker, Tailor

and the answer is: BEGGARMAN

Word Meaning:

BEGGARMAN — A male beggar.

Definitions from Wiktionary.