Scarpered (7)

I believe the answer is:

escaped

(Other definitions for escaped that I've seen before include "Got away from captors" , "Fled from captivity" , "Got away, broke loose" , "Ran away from confinement" , "Broke free, got away" .)

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

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