What does the cryptic crossword clue "Divorces one with troubles (9)" mean?

The definition is "Divorces". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="‘one’ – either dialect ‘un or unannounced French") + HITCHES (synonym="‘troubles’") = UNHITCHES; definition: "Divorces" The answer is UNHITCHES.

Divorces one with troubles (9)

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