What does the cryptic crossword clue "Surface defect ruined the Polo (7)" mean?

The definition is "Surface defect". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THE (synonym="THE") + POLO (synonym="POLO") = POTHOLE The answer is POTHOLE.

Surface defect ruined the Polo (7)

Independent Cryptic #11842 | 13 Across | 2024-09-23 flower

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