What does the cryptic crossword clue "First carriage returned in a different place (5)" mean?

The definition is "in a different place". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. A (abbreviation of "First") + TRAP (synonym of "carriage") [reversal: "returned"]; definition: "in a different place" The answer is APART.

First carriage returned in a different place (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29066 | 9 Across | 2023-05-10 flower

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