What does the cryptic crossword clue "Deserts, concerned with local political division (6)" mean?

The definition is "Deserts". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (synonym of "concerned with") + WARD (synonym of "local political division"); definition: "Deserts," The answer is REWARD.

Deserts, concerned with local political division (6)

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