What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take wicket, then settle down in ground in final season (6)" mean?

The definition is "season". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). W (synonym="abbrev. for “wicket”, in cricket scores") + INTER (synonym="to settle down/bury in the ground") = WINTER; definition: "final season" The answer is WINTER.

Take wicket, then settle down in ground in final season (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28990 | 12 Across | 2023-02-10 flower

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