What does the cryptic crossword clue "Whip-round for depressed area in the countryside (4,6)" mean?

The definition is "depressed area in the countryside". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CROP (synonym="whip") + CIRCLE (synonym="round") = CROP CIRCLE The answer is CROP CIRCLE.

Whip-round for depressed area in the countryside (4,6)

Times Cryptic #28528 | 1 Across | 2023-02-16 flower

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