What does the cryptic crossword clue "Does Dahl work make a pile? (8)" mean?

The definition is "pile?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of DOES (synonym="DOES") + DAHL (synonym="DAHL") = SHEDLOAD The answer is SHEDLOAD.

Does Dahl work make a pile? (8)

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