What does the cryptic crossword clue "Abolish America's donut flatly (7)" mean?

The definition is "donut flatly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ANNUL (synonym="Abolish") + US (abbreviation="America's") = ANNULUS; definition: "donut flatly" The answer is ANNULUS.

Abolish America's donut flatly (7)

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