What does the cryptic crossword clue "Indigo American duck (4)" mean?

The definition is "duck". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym of "American") + NIL (synonym of "duck"); definition: "Indigo" The answer is ANIL.

Indigo American duck (4)

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