What does the cryptic crossword clue "Leaving hospital, we have to follow winding route (5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WE (synonym="h") + AVE (synonym="h") = WEAVE The answer is WEAVE.

Leaving hospital, we have to follow winding route (5)

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