What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ant shelter converted into hives (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "hives". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ANTSHELTER ("Ant shelter") [anagram: "converted"] = NETTLERASH; definition: "hives" The answer is NETTLERASH.

Ant shelter converted into hives (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29419 | 19 Across | 2024-06-26 flower

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