What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ace hospital scoundrel turned over in Russian retreat (5)" mean?

The definition is "Russian retreat". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. A (abbreviation of "Ace") + H (synonym of "hospital") + CAD (synonym of "scoundrel") [reversal: "turned"]; definition: "Russian retreat" The answer is DACHA.

Ace hospital scoundrel turned over in Russian retreat (5)

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