What does the cryptic crossword clue "More confident female abandoning water sportsman (5)" mean?

The definition is "More". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUR (synonym="SUR") + ER (synonym="water sportsman") = SURER; definition: "More confident" The answer is SURER.

More confident female abandoning water sportsman (5)

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