What does the cryptic crossword clue "A fair land (6)" mean?

The definition is "land". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + LIGHT (synonym of "fair") = ALIGHT; definition: "land" The answer is ALIGHT.

A fair land (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27284 | 9 Across | 2017-08-24 flower

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