What does the cryptic crossword clue "Surprised prostitute in vehicle with runners (8)" mean?

The definition is "Surprised". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). TART (synonym="slang for a prostitute") in SLED (synonym="vehicle with runners for travelling on snow or ice") = STARTLED; definition: "Surprised" The answer is STARTLED.

Surprised prostitute in vehicle with runners (8)

Independent Cryptic #11627 | 29 Across | 2024-01-16 flower

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