What does the cryptic crossword clue "Split up before crossing river for formal flower garden (8)" mean?

The definition is "formal flower garden". The wordplay uses charade, container. PART (synonym of "Split") + ERE (synonym of "up") + R (abbreviation of "river") [container: "crossing"]; definition: "formal flower garden" The answer is PARTERRE.

Split up before crossing river for formal flower garden (8)

Times Cryptic #29049 | 28 Across | 2024-10-16 flower

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