What does the cryptic crossword clue "Yellow stone, not dressed (5)" mean?

The definition is "Yellow". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ST (synonym="ST") + RAW (synonym="raw being the opposite of dressed when talking about timber") = STRAW; definition: "Yellow" The answer is STRAW.

Yellow stone, not dressed (5)

Times Cryptic #29101 | 21 Across | 2024-12-16 flower

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