What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small and large diamonds fade (5)" mean?

The definition is "fade". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Small") + L (synonym of "large") + ICE (synonym of "diamonds"); definition: "fade" The answer is SLICE.

Small and large diamonds fade (5)

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