What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stole nuts from the bottom and left quickly (8)" mean?

The definition is "Stole". The wordplay uses a reversal. FANS (reversal="enthusiasts=”nuts” reversed/”from the bottom”") + FLED (synonym="”left quickly”") = SNAFFLED; definition: "Stole" The answer is SNAFFLED.

Stole nuts from the bottom and left quickly (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29008 | 16 Down | 2023-03-03 flower

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