What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bear walking along and not returning (10)" mean?

The definition is "Bear". The wordplay uses a reversal. PADDING (synonym="‘walking along’") + TON (synonym="TON") = PADDINGTON; definition: "Bear" The answer is PADDINGTON.

Bear walking along and not returning (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29028 | 19 Across | 2023-03-27 flower

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