What does the cryptic crossword clue "Climb a trail (6)" mean?

The definition is "Climb". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="a") + SCENT (synonym="trail") = ASCENT; definition: "Climb" The answer is Ascent.

Climb a trail (6)

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