What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take open ground for badger? (4,2,2)" mean?

The definition is "badger?". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of TAKE + OPEN = KEEPONAT; definition: "badger?" The answer is KEEPONAT.

Take open ground for badger? (4,2,2)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17556 | 18 Down | 2025-02-17 flower