Ran away, left hastily (4)

I believe the answer is:

fled

(Other definitions for fled that I've seen before include "Having run or hurried away" , "Ran or hurried away" , "Ran off in a hurry" , "Female showed the way and escaped" , "Left the field" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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