What does the cryptic crossword clue "Simple copper, say, on a railway (10)" mean?

The definition is "Simple". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ELEMENT (synonym="copper,") + A (from clue) + RY (abbreviation="railway") = ELEMENTARY; definition: "Simple" The answer is ELEMENTARY.

Simple copper, say, on a railway (10)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17019 | 23 Across | 2023-01-25 flower

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