What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abandon craft – it’s turning about! (8)" mean?

The definition is "about!". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of JET (synonym="aircraft") + ITS (synonym="ITS") + ON (synonym="about") = JETTISON; definition: "now deleted" The answer is JETTISON.

Abandon craft – it’s turning about! (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29393 | 25 Across | 2024-05-27 flower

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