What does the cryptic crossword clue "Earth and hill reduced to dust? (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "reduced to dust". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GROUND (synonym="GROUND") + DOWN (synonym="DOWN") = GROUND DOWN; definition: "reduced to dust?" The answer is GROUND DOWN.

Earth and hill reduced to dust? (6,4)

Times Cryptic #29209 | 18 Across | 2025-04-21 flower

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