What does the cryptic crossword clue "Criminal resorted to the obvious way out? (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "the obvious way out". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of RESORTEDTO ("resorted to") [anagram: "Criminal"] = STREETDOOR; definition: "the obvious way out?" The answer is STREET DOOR.

Criminal resorted to the obvious way out? (6,4)

Times Cryptic #28828 | 25 Across | 2024-02-01 flower

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