What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ruin half of Rhodes and Ilium (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ruin". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DES (synonym="DES") + TROY (synonym="ancient city also known as") = DESTROY; definition: "Ruin" The answer is DESTROY.

Ruin half of Rhodes and Ilium (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29549 | 30 Across | 2024-11-25 flower

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