What does the cryptic crossword clue "Furtiveness shown by duck in south (7)" mean?

The definition is "Furtiveness". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="TEAL") + TEAL (synonym="TEAL") + TH (synonym="TEAL") = STEALTH; definition: "Furtiveness" The answer is STEALTH.

Furtiveness shown by duck in south (7)

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