What does the cryptic crossword clue "I sloped off to strip (7)" mean?

The definition is "strip". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ISLOPED ("I sloped") [anagram: "off"] = DESPOIL; definition: "strip" The answer is DESPOIL.

I sloped off to strip (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29555 | 27 Across | 2024-12-02 flower

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