What does the cryptic crossword clue "Greek expert on the Underworld put to shame (8)" mean?

The definition is "put to shame". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIS (synonym of "Underworld") + GR (synonym of "Greek") + ACE (synonym of "expert"); definition: "put to shame" The answer is DISGRACE.

Greek expert on the Underworld put to shame (8)

Times Cryptic #28796 | 1 Across | 2023-12-26 flower

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