What does the cryptic crossword clue "Poor fugitives finally caught (8)" mean?

The definition is "Poor". The wordplay uses charade, parts. S (last letter of "fugitives") + TRAPPED (synonym of "caught") [last letter: "finally"]; definition: "Poor" The answer is Strapped.

Poor fugitives finally caught (8)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3089 | 7 Down | 2021-01-03 flower

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