What does the cryptic crossword clue "Battlefield tree stripped bare (5)" mean?

The definition is "Battlefield". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. CYPRESS (synonym of "tree") [stripping: "stripped"]; definition: "Battlefield" The answer is YPRES.

Battlefield tree stripped bare (5)

Times Cryptic #28985 | 27 Across | 2024-08-02 flower

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