What does the cryptic crossword clue "Left individual with a few in solitary (8)" mean?

The definition is "solitary". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym of "Left") + ONE (synonym of "individual") + SOME (synonym of "few"); definition: "solitary" The answer is LONESOME.

Left individual with a few in solitary (8)

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