What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take road to miraculous place? It may be a hoax (6)" mean?

The definition is "It may be a hoax". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CANA (synonym="miraculous place – where water was turned to wine") + RD (synonym="road") = CANARD; definition: "hoax" The answer is CANARD.

Take road to miraculous place? It may be a hoax (6)

Times Cryptic #28712 | 1 Across | 2023-09-19 flower

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