What does the cryptic crossword clue "Let conservationists put grass outside (6)" mean?

The definition is "Let". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). NT (synonym="National Trust") in REED (synonym="REED") = RENTED; definition: "Let" The answer is RENTED.

Let conservationists put grass outside (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28940 | 26 Across | 2022-12-14 flower

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