What does the cryptic crossword clue "Diamonds repeatedly cut into cubes (4)" mean?

The definition is "cubes". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym="abbreviation for diamonds, in playing cards") + ICE (synonym="slang for diamonds = gemstones") = DICE; definition: "cut into cubes" The answer is DICE.

Diamonds repeatedly cut into cubes (4)

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