What does the cryptic crossword clue "Solitary type in park by lake on purpose (7)" mean?

The definition is "Solitary type". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REC (synonym="park") + L (abbreviation="lake") + USE (synonym="purpose") = RECLUSE; definition: "Solitary type" The answer is RECLUSE.

Solitary type in park by lake on purpose (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17042 | 6 Down | 2023-02-27 flower

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