What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dry hill area (6)" mean?

The definition is "Dry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SEC (synonym of "Dry") + TOR (synonym of "hill"); definition: "area" The answer is SECTOR.

Dry hill area (6)

Guardian Cryptic #23907 | 3 Down | 2006-10-26 flower

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