What does the cryptic crossword clue "Separate daughters can be found on island (8)" mean?

The definition is "island". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (abbreviation="daughters") + IS (synonym="can") + CRETE (synonym="island") = DISCRETE; definition: "Separate" The answer is DISCRETE.

Separate daughters can be found on island (8)

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