What does the cryptic crossword clue "Northern valleys the source of slate and lead supply (5)" mean?

The definition is "Northern valleys". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. DALE (synonym of "Northern valleys") + S (first letter of "slate and lead supply") [first letter: "source"] The answer is DALES.

Northern valleys the source of slate and lead supply (5)

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