What does the cryptic crossword clue "Faction involved in exploit did a runner (8)" mean?

The definition is "did a runner". The wordplay uses charade, container. CAMP (synonym of "Faction") + DEED (synonym of "exploit") [container: "involved in"]; definition: "did a runner" The answer is DECAMPED.

Faction involved in exploit did a runner (8)

Times Cryptic #29200 | 1 Across | 2025-04-10 flower

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