What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ground slippery, suddenly sprang back (8)" mean?

The definition is "sprang back". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REC (synonym="recreation ground") + OILED (synonym="”slippery”") = RECOILED; definition: "sprang back" The answer is RECOILED.

Ground slippery, suddenly sprang back (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29406 | 4 Down | 2024-06-11 flower

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