What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fall of assassin that’s central to Ides (7)" mean?

The definition is "Fall". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CASCA (synonym="CASCA") + DE (synonym="DE") = CASCADE; definition: "Fall" The answer is CASCADE.

Fall of assassin that’s central to Ides (7)

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