Take advantage of escapade (7)

I believe the answer is:

exploit

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'take advantage of' is the definition.
(synonyms)

I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for exploit that I've seen before include "Heroic feat" , "(Mis)use" , "Fleece?" , "Valiant deed; take advantage of" , "Milk" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.

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