What does the cryptic crossword clue "Swapping ends once Des scrambles (7)" mean?

The definition is "Swapping ends". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ENCO (synonym="ENCO") + DES (synonym="DES") = ENCODES The answer is ENCODES.

Swapping ends once Des scrambles (7)

Independent Cryptic #11632 | 5 Down | 2024-01-22 flower

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