What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spades also remove the stones from play area (7)" mean?

The definition is "area". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). S (abbreviation="Spades") + AND (abbreviation="also") + PIT (abbreviation="stones") = SANDPIT; definition: "play area" The answer is SANDPIT.

Spades also remove the stones from play area (7)

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