What does the cryptic crossword clue "Support earth and environment (10)" mean?

The definition is "environment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BACK (synonym of "Support") + GROUND (synonym of "earth"); definition: "environment" The answer is BACKGROUND.

Support earth and environment (10)

Guardian Cryptic #29210 | 14 Down | 2023-10-25 flower

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