What does the cryptic crossword clue "An entrance's variegated stones (6)" mean?

The definition is "stones". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="An") + GATES (synonym="entrance's") = AGATES; definition: "variegated stones" The answer is AGATES.

An entrance's variegated stones (6)

Times Cryptic #27857 | 1 Across | 2020-12-25 flower

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