What does the cryptic crossword clue "Underground column's wasted time at POW camp (10)" mean?

The definition is "Underground column". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STALAG (synonym="STALAG") + TIME (synonym="TIME") = STALAGMITE; definition: "Underground column's" The answer is STALAGMITE.

Underground column's wasted time at POW camp (10)

Times Cryptic #28867 | 26 Across | 2024-03-18 flower

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