What does the cryptic crossword clue "Computer game is the pits, one cries (11)" mean?

The definition is "Computer game". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MINES (synonym=""pits"") + WEEPER (synonym=""one cries"") = MINESWEEPER; definition: "Computer game" The answer is MINESWEEPER.

Computer game is the pits, one cries (11)

Guardian Cryptic #28976 | 3 Down | 2023-01-25 flower

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