What does the cryptic crossword clue "Plant in ground established grip (8)" mean?

The definition is "grip". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). INTER (synonym="Plant") + EST (synonym="established") = INTEREST; definition: "grip" The answer is INTEREST.

Plant in ground established grip (8)

Times Cryptic #29186 | 26 Across | 2025-03-25 flower

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