What does the cryptic crossword clue "Run from large snake (6)" mean?

The definition is "Run". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym of "large") + ADDER (synonym of "snake"); definition: "Run" The answer is LADDER.

Run from large snake (6)

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