What does the cryptic crossword clue "Withdraw soldiers to front territory (7)" mean?

The definition is "Withdraw". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym="Royal Engineers – soldiers") + TRACT (synonym="territory") = RETRACT; definition: "Withdraw" The answer is RETRACT.

Withdraw soldiers to front territory (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29639 | 23 Across | 2025-03-11 flower

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