What does the cryptic crossword clue "Depart agitatedly; it may explode! (6)" mean?

The definition is "it may explode!". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DEPART ("Depart") [anagram: "agitatedly;"] = PETARD; definition: "it may explode!" The answer is PETARD.

Depart agitatedly; it may explode! (6)

Guardian Cryptic #25563 | 10 Across | 2012-02-20 flower

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