What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turned and fled with detectives in pursuit (6)" mean?

The definition is "Turned". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAN (synonym="fled") + CID (abbreviation="detectives") = RANCID; definition: "Turned" The answer is RANCID.

Turned and fled with detectives in pursuit (6)

Guardian Cryptic #23024 | 5 Across | 2003-12-29 flower

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