What does the cryptic crossword clue "Marine life in sea adjacent to America (6)" mean?

The definition is "America". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MED (synonym="short for the Mediterranean Sea") + USA (synonym="abbrev. for the United States of America") = MEDUSA The answer is MEDUSA.

Marine life in sea adjacent to America (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29193 | 10 Across | 2023-10-05 flower

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