What does the cryptic crossword clue "Retreat from all but frightful temperature (7)" mean?

The definition is "Retreat". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. HIDEOUS (synonym of "frightful") + T (synonym of "temperature") [curtailing: "all but"]; definition: "Retreat" The answer is HIDEOUT.

Retreat from all but frightful temperature (7)

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