What does the cryptic crossword clue "Seek treasure perhaps in small island, shady place (5,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym="small") + CUBA (synonym="”island”") + DIVE (synonym="”shady place” (with “shady” as in ‘disreputable’") = SCUBADIVE The answer is SCUBADIVE.

Seek treasure perhaps in small island, shady place (5,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29645 | 23 Across | 2025-03-18 flower

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