What does the cryptic crossword clue "A quiet wood (3)" mean?

The definition is "wood". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + SH (abbreviation="quiet") = ASH; definition: "wood" The answer is ASH.

A quiet wood (3)

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