What does the cryptic crossword clue "Beast left in splendid pasture (9)" mean?

The definition is "pasture". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ASS (synonym of "Beast") + L (synonym of "left") + GRAND (synonym of "splendid"); definition: "pasture" The answer is GRASSLAND.

Beast left in splendid pasture (9)

Guardian Cryptic #24974 | 12 Across | 2010-04-02 flower

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