What does the cryptic crossword clue "A small hospital remains (3)" mean?

The definition is "remains". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + S (abbreviation="small") + H (abbreviation="hospital") = ASH; definition: "remains" The answer is ASH.

A small hospital remains (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16691 | 11 Across | 2021-10-22 flower

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