What does the cryptic crossword clue "Escape using muscles: prisoner departs (7)" mean?

The definition is "Escape". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABS (synonym="muscles:") + CON (synonym="prisoner") + D (abbreviation="departs") = ABSCOND; definition: "Escape" The answer is ABSCOND.

Escape using muscles: prisoner departs (7)

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