Turf draws into retirement (5)

I believe the answer is:

sward

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'turf' is the definition.
(synonyms)

'draws into retirement' is the wordplay.
'draws' can be anagrammed to 'SWARD'.
Though, I'm not sure how the anagram is indicated.

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(Other definitions for sward that I've seen before include "green turf?" , "Area of short grass" , "Expanse of grass" , "Extent of grass" , "Grassy area" .)

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

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