What does the cryptic crossword clue "Erected citadels in Europe, somewhat isolated (7)" mean?

The definition is "isolated". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden, rev in "cita dels in E urope". To enisle is to create an island, which would be an act of isolating something. The answer is ENISLED.

Erected citadels in Europe, somewhat isolated (7)

Independent Cryptic #11692 | 7 Down | 2024-04-01 flower

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