What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cad died before noon in Dutch port (9)" mean?

The definition is "Cad". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROTTER (synonym of "Cad") + D (synonym of "died") + AM (synonym of "before noon"); definition: "Dutch port" The answer is ROTTERDAM.

Cad died before noon in Dutch port (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29108 | 15 Down | 2023-06-28 flower

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