What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bombs descending on horrible place, making one pale of hue? (8)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EGGS (synonym="‘bombs’") + HELL (synonym="‘horrible place’") = EGGSHELL The answer is EGGSHELL.

Bombs descending on horrible place, making one pale of hue? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29617 | 14 Down | 2025-02-13 flower