What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tree, one by river (4)" mean?

The definition is "Tree". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ACE (synonym of "one") + R (synonym of "river"); definition: "Tree," The answer is ACER.

Tree, one by river (4)

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