What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stop to remove growth by ear? (6)" mean?

The definition is "Stop". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DE (synonym="DE") + SIST (synonym="sounds like [by ear] CYST [growth containing diseased matter]") = DESIST; definition: "Stop" The answer is DESIST.

Stop to remove growth by ear? (6)

Independent Cryptic #11849 | 19 Across | 2024-10-01 flower

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