What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gathers together in a cold island needing sun (8)" mean?

The definition is "Gathers together". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("a") + C (synonym of "cold") + CRETE (synonym of "island") + S (synonym of "sun") = ACCRETES; definition: "Gathers together" The answer is ACCRETES.

Gathers together in a cold island needing sun (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29257 | 10 Across | 2023-12-19 flower

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