What does the cryptic crossword clue "Network disappointment for country squire? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Network". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LAN (synonym="Local Area Network") + DOWNER (synonym="any depressing experience; a disappointment") = LANDOWNER; definition: "Network" The answer is LANDOWNER.

Network disappointment for country squire? (9)

Independent Cryptic #11834 | 14 Across | 2024-09-13 flower

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