What does the cryptic crossword clue "Better soldiers exposed to the elements? (7)" mean?

The definition is "exposed to the elements?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUTDO (synonym="Better") + OR (abbreviation="soldiers") = OUTDOOR; definition: "exposed to the elements?" The answer is OUTDOOR.

Better soldiers exposed to the elements? (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17182 | 8 Across | 2023-09-11 flower

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