What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reportedly checks shade that constrains pavement artist? (9)" mean?

The definition is "that constrains pavement artist?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). KERBS (synonym="KERBS") + TONE (synonym="shade") = KERBSTONE; definition: "that constrains pavement artist?" The answer is KERBSTONE.

Reportedly checks shade that constrains pavement artist? (9)

Times Cryptic #28970 | 29 Across | 2024-07-16 flower

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