Takes to one's heels where it feels funny (5)

I believe the answer is:

flees

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'takes to one's heels where it' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.

'feels funny' is the wordplay.
'funny' is an anagram indicator.
'feels' is an anagram of 'FLEES'.

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(Other definitions for flees that I've seen before include "Runs away" , "flies" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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