What does the cryptic crossword clue "Remove an obstruction in the river (6)" mean?

The definition is "river". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LET (synonym of "obstruction") + DEE (synonym of "river"); definition: "Remove" The answer is DELETE.

Remove an obstruction in the river (6)

Guardian Cryptic #23605 | 7 Down | 2005-11-07 flower

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