What does the cryptic crossword clue "Move stealthily around rogue US spy base (9)" mean?

The definition is "Move stealthily". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of USSPY ("US spy") + FOOT (synonym of "base") [anagram: "around"] = PUSSYFOOT; definition: "Move stealthily" The answer is PUSSYFOOT.

Move stealthily around rogue US spy base (9)

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