What does the cryptic crossword clue "Up is where bats may be found in the end (9)" mean?

The definition is "Up". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="IN") + CREASE (synonym="in a game of cricket, bats may be seen IN the CREASE") + D (synonym="last letter of [at the end] FOUN D") = INCREASED; definition: "Up" The answer is INCREASED.

Up is where bats may be found in the end (9)

Independent Cryptic #11633 | 11 Across | 2024-01-23 flower

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