What does the cryptic crossword clue "Catch monkeys in valley when ground cleared (7)" mean?

The definition is "Catch". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IMPS (synonym="‘monkeys’") in GLE (synonym="GLE") = GLIMPSE The answer is GLIMPSE.

Catch monkeys in valley when ground cleared (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29624 | 17 Down | 2025-02-21 flower

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