What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leaver no longer a soft touch (5)" mean?

The definition is "touch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (synonym of "no longer") + PAT (synonym of "touch"); definition: "Leaver" The answer is EXPAT.

Leaver no longer a soft touch (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28256 | 9 Across | 2020-10-05 flower

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