What does the cryptic crossword clue "The corps not here? I sympathise (5,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (synonym="THE") + RE (synonym="Royal Engineer "Corps"") + THERE (synonym=""not here"") = THERETHERE The answer is THERETHERE.

The corps not here? I sympathise (5,5)

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