What does the cryptic crossword clue "Copper, maybe, with a line that's rudimentary (9)" mean?

The definition is "rudimentary". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ELEMENT (synonym="Copper,") + A (from clue) + L (abbreviation="line") = ELEMENTAL; definition: "rudimentary" The answer is ELEMENTAL.

Copper, maybe, with a line that's rudimentary (9)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17100 | 4 Down | 2023-05-18 flower

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