What does the cryptic crossword clue "Run down, or even up, motorway to the north (6)" mean?

The definition is "Run down,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (abbreviation="motorway") + ALIGN (synonym="even") = MALIGN; definition: "Run down," The answer is MALIGN.

Run down, or even up, motorway to the north (6)

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