What does the cryptic crossword clue "Curve in road caught by traffic light (6)" mean?

The definition is "Curve in road". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (abbreviation="caught") + AMBER (synonym="traffic light") = CAMBER; definition: "Curve in road" The answer is CAMBER.

Curve in road caught by traffic light (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17009 | 5 Across | 2023-01-11 flower

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