What does the cryptic crossword clue "Top universities where climber gets some distance? (3,6)" mean?

The definition is "Top universities". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IVY (synonym="climber") + LEAGUE (synonym="some distance") = IVY LEAGUE; definition: "Top universities" The answer is IVY LEAGUE.

Top universities where climber gets some distance? (3,6)

Times Cryptic #28981 | 27 Across | 2024-07-29 flower

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