What does the cryptic crossword clue "Wind and spray facing artist by lake (7)" mean?

The definition is "Wind". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MIST (synonym="spray") + RA (abbreviation="artist") + L (abbreviation="lake") = MISTRAL; definition: "Wind" The answer is MISTRAL.

Wind and spray facing artist by lake (7)

Independent Cryptic #1795 | 21 Across | 2024-07-21 flower

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