What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lack soil under first of dahlias (6)" mean?

The definition is "Lack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (first_letter="dahlias") + EARTH (synonym="soil") = DEARTH; definition: "Lack" The answer is DEARTH.

Lack soil under first of dahlias (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16271 | 16 Down | 2020-03-13 flower

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