The Artful Dodger, e.g. is a character from Charles Dickens' novel 'Oliver Twist'. He is a young PICKPOCKET and street URCHIN who is part of a gang of criminals led by the elderly Fagin. The Artful Dodger is known for his cunning and skill in stealing, and his nickname is derived from his ability to dodge or avoid capture. In the crossword, the term THE ARTFUL DODGER, E.G. can be solved with the words URCHIN (6 letters) and PICKPOCKET (10 letters).