What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fall on mountain — see man in pain (9)" mean?

The definition is "Fall on mountain". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). V (synonym of "- see") + ALAN (synonym of "man") + ACHE (synonym of "pain"); definition: "Fall on mountain" The answer is AVALANCHE.

Fall on mountain — see man in pain (9)

Times Cryptic #28864 | 9 Across | 2024-03-14 flower

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