What does the cryptic crossword clue "Agent's letter from abroad left near (6)" mean?

The definition is "Agent". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PHI (synonym of "letter from abroad") + L (synonym of "left") + BY (synonym of "near"); definition: "Agent's" The answer is PHILBY.

Agent's letter from abroad left near (6)

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