What does the cryptic crossword clue "Land in base is becoming a slum? (8)" mean?

The definition is "becoming a slum". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIGHT (synonym of "Land") + BED (synonym of "base"); definition: "becoming a slum?" The answer is BLIGHTED.

Land in base is becoming a slum? (8)

Times Cryptic #28635 | 1 Across | 2023-06-21 flower

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