Leave quickly and secretly because of wrongdoing (7)

I believe the answer is:

abscond

(Other definitions for abscond that I've seen before include "Flee" , "Steal away" , "Make off, bolt" , "Run away secretly" , "Leave hurriedly (to avoid arrest)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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