What does the cryptic crossword clue "Study with current framework is rubbish (9)" mean?

The definition is "rubbish". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DEN (synonym="study") + I (synonym="current") + GRATE (synonym="framework") = DENIGRATE; definition: "rubbish" The answer is DENIGRATE.

Study with current framework is rubbish (9)

Times Cryptic #28835 | 28 Across | 2024-02-09 flower

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