What does the cryptic crossword clue "Went back, being lost? (4)" mean?

The definition is "lost?". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. reverse of PEED (synonym of "Went") [reversal: "back,"]; definition: "lost?" The answer is DEEP.

Went back, being lost? (4)

Times Cryptic #28985 | 15 Across | 2024-08-02 flower

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