What does the cryptic crossword clue "Great number into working on both sides of trench (8)" mean?

The definition is "Great number". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of INTO (synonym="INTO") + RILL (synonym="trench") = TRILLION; definition: "in Collins is “a small channel or gulley" The answer is TRILLION.

Great number into working on both sides of trench (8)

Times Cryptic #28984 | 19 Across | 2024-08-01 flower

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