What does the cryptic crossword clue "Outlaw to plunder King, say, almost entirely escaping (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "Outlaw". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROB (synonym="plunder") + ROY (synonym="al") = ROBROY; definition: "Outlaw" The answer is ROBROY.

Outlaw to plunder King, say, almost entirely escaping (3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29205 | 26 Across | 2023-10-19 flower

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