What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drill aluminium in the north (6)" mean?

The definition is "in the north". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BORE (synonym="Drill") + AL (abbreviation="aluminium") = BOREAL; definition: "in the north" The answer is BOREAL.

Drill aluminium in the north (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16878 | 19 Across | 2022-07-12 flower

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