What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trouble at night in one decaying mansion (8)" mean?

The definition is "Trouble at night". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MANSION (synonym="MANSION") + I (synonym="one") = INSOMNIA; definition: "Trouble at night" The answer is INSOMNIA.

Trouble at night in one decaying mansion (8)

Times Cryptic #28708 | 16 Down | 2023-09-14 flower

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