What does the cryptic crossword clue "Strike spoils travelling around in hills (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Strike". The wordplay uses a reversal. TOOL (synonym="TOOL") in DOWNS (synonym="‘hills’ – why are uplands called downs – dunes, perhaps?") = DOWNTOOLS; definition: "Strike" The answer is DOWNTOOLS.

Strike spoils travelling around in hills (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29394 | 25 Across | 2024-05-28 flower

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