What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unpretentious way of working with stone (6)" mean?

The definition is "Unpretentious". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MODE (synonym="way of working") + ST (synonym="stone") = MODEST; definition: "Unpretentious" The answer is MODEST.

Unpretentious way of working with stone (6)

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