What does the cryptic crossword clue "Gloomy detectives in burial ground (9)" mean?

The definition is "burial ground". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). GRAVE (synonym="gloomy") + YARD (synonym="detectives – Scotland Yard") = GRAVEYARD; definition: "burial ground" The answer is GRAVEYARD.

Gloomy detectives in burial ground (9)

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