What does the cryptic crossword clue "Walk miles to be caught in ambush (5)" mean?

The definition is "Walk". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). M (synonym="abbreviation for miles") in TRAP (synonym="ambush") = TRAMP; definition: "Walk" The answer is TRAMP.

Walk miles to be caught in ambush (5)

Independent Cryptic #11612 | 19 Across | 2023-12-29 flower

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