What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chaos if chief absconds — any left? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Chaos". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARCH (synonym="chief") in ANY (synonym="ANY") = ANARCHY; definition: "Chaos" The answer is ANARCHY.

Chaos if chief absconds — any left? (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29034 | 11 Across | 2023-04-03 flower

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