What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminal left inside country club — terrible (8)" mean?

The definition is "Criminal". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). UN (synonym="country club") + L (synonym="left") + AWFUL (synonym="terrible") = UNLAWFUL; definition: "Criminal" The answer is UNLAWFUL.

Criminal left inside country club — terrible (8)

Times Cryptic #28811 | 21 Across | 2024-01-12 flower

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