What does the cryptic crossword clue "Surge in cost for hill dwellers? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Surge". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TOR (synonym="a hill") + RENT (synonym="payment for accommodation = cost for . . . dwellers") = TORRENT; definition: "Surge" The answer is TORRENT.

Surge in cost for hill dwellers? (7)

Independent Cryptic #11617 | 11 Across | 2024-01-04 flower

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