What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small garden area, plain with patches of colour (8)" mean?

The definition is "with patches of colour". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (synonym of "Small") + KEW (synonym of "garden area,") + BALD (synonym of "plain"); definition: "with patches of colour" The answer is SKEWBALD.

Small garden area, plain with patches of colour (8)

Times Cryptic #28534 | 22 Across | 2023-02-23 flower

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