What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some indeed left for dead (8)" mean?

The definition is "dead". The wordplay uses a double definition. PART (synonym=""some"") in DEED (synonym="DEED") = DEPARTED; definition: "for dead" The answer is DEPARTED.

Some indeed left for dead (8)

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