What does the cryptic crossword clue "County secure, on track (7)" mean?

The definition is "County". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUT (synonym of "track") + LAND (synonym of "secure,"); definition: "County" The answer is RUTLAND.

County secure, on track (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29168 | 17 Down | 2023-09-06 flower

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