What does the cryptic crossword clue "Out of water, area reduced to dust? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Out of water". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="area") + GROUND (synonym="dust?") = AGROUND; definition: "Out of water," The answer is AGROUND.

Out of water, area reduced to dust? (7)

Times Cryptic #27831 | 8 Down | 2020-11-25 flower

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