What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grey area's shrinking (4)" mean?

The definition is "Grey". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym of "area's") + SHY (synonym of "shrinking"); definition: "Grey" The answer is ASHY.

Grey area's shrinking (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29228 | 10 Across | 2023-11-15 flower

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