What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dreary accommodation in north Italy abandoned? Goodness (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dreary". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GLOO (synonym="accommodation in north") + MY (synonym="goodness") = GLOOMY; definition: "Dreary" The answer is GLOOMY.

Dreary accommodation in north Italy abandoned? Goodness (6)

Independent Cryptic #11856 | 10 Across | 2024-10-09 flower

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