What does the cryptic crossword clue "Titanic battle, shower wiped from terrain (7)" mean?

The definition is "Titanic". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MONS (synonym="WWI battle") + TER (synonym="WWI battle") = MONSTER; definition: "Titanic" The answer is MONSTER.

Titanic battle, shower wiped from terrain (7)

Times Cryptic #28653 | 17 Across | 2023-07-12 flower

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