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Ran away from local flat (4)

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flew

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'local flat' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for flew that I've seen before include "Rushed < from local flat" , "Travelled by air" , "Dashed" , "bolted" , "Rushed (by air?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sunday Times and The Times.
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