What does the cryptic crossword clue "Curse put on British land (6)" mean?

The definition is "Curse". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (abbreviation="British") + LIGHT (synonym="land") = BLIGHT; definition: "Curse" The answer is BLIGHT.

Curse put on British land (6)

Times Cryptic #29015 | 12 Across | 2024-09-06 flower

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