What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reduced settlement, not entirely ample, regarding acid (6)" mean?

The definition is "acid". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CIT (deletion) + RIC (deletion) = CITRIC; definition: "acid" The answer is CITRIC.

Reduced settlement, not entirely ample, regarding acid (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29449 | 10 Across | 2024-07-31 flower

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