What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rock formation exposed by harvest (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rock". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OUT (synonym of "exposed") + CROP (synonym of "harvest"); definition: "Rock formation" The answer is OUTCROP.

Rock formation exposed by harvest (7)

Guardian Cryptic #27674 | 21 Down | 2018-11-23 flower

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