What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caribbean island’s reduction in pineapple area (7)" mean?

The definition is "area". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRENAD (synonym="GRENAD") + A (synonym="=area") = GRENADA; definition: "Caribbean island's" The answer is GRENADA.

Caribbean island’s reduction in pineapple area (7)

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