What does the cryptic crossword clue "Turf laid over earth is saturated (6)" mean?

The definition is "Turf". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOD (synonym="turf") + DEN (synonym="earth is a fox’s den") = SODDEN; definition: "saturated" The answer is SODDEN.

Turf laid over earth is saturated (6)

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