What does the cryptic crossword clue "Lake with small peninsula is wider than it is deep (9)" mean?

The definition is "wider than it is deep". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). L (synonym="lake") + AND (synonym=""with"") + S (synonym="small") + CAPE (synonym=""peninsula"") = LANDSCAPE The answer is LANDSCAPE.

Lake with small peninsula is wider than it is deep (9)

Guardian Cryptic #29179 | 14 Across | 2023-09-19 flower

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