What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pearl: article buried in garden plot? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Pearl". The wordplay uses charade, container. A (synonym of "article") + BED (synonym of "garden plot?") [container: "buried"]; definition: "Pearl:" The answer is BEAD.

Pearl: article buried in garden plot? (4)

Times Cryptic #28852 | 29 Across | 2024-02-29 flower

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