What does the cryptic crossword clue "Boring rhubarb — this can make fruit crumble (3,3)" mean?

The definition is "this can make fruit crumble". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DRY (synonym="boring") + ROT (synonym="rhubarb") = DRY ROT The answer is DRY ROT.

Boring rhubarb — this can make fruit crumble (3,3)

Times Cryptic #28787 | 20 Down | 2023-12-15 flower

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