What does the cryptic crossword clue "Flee from sailors caught on delta (7)" mean?

The definition is "Flee". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABS (synonym of "sailors") + C (synonym of "caught") + ON (synonym of "on") + D (abbreviation of "delta"); definition: "Flee" The answer is ABSCOND.

Flee from sailors caught on delta (7)

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