What does the cryptic crossword clue "Showed how Scotland once suffered reduction of population? (8)" mean?

The definition is "Showed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DE (synonym="DE") + PICTED (synonym="PICTED") = DEPICTED; definition: "Showed" The answer is DEPICTED.

Showed how Scotland once suffered reduction of population? (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29097 | 11 Across | 2023-06-15 flower

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