What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bales out - disaster is complete (8)" mean?

The definition is "complete". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of BALESOUT ("Bales out") [anagram: "- disaster"] = ABSOLUTE; definition: "complete" The answer is ABSOLUTE.

Bales out - disaster is complete (8)

Guardian Cryptic #24184 | 18 Down | 2007-09-17 flower

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