Build in Crete (5)

I believe the answer is:

erect

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'build' is the definition.
(I know that erect is a type of build)

'crete' is the wordplay.
'crete' anagrams to 'ERECT'.
But, I'm not sure how this is indicated.

'in' is the link.

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(Other definitions for erect that I've seen before include "Upright or vertical" , "Assemble" , "Upright; put up" , "Upright; construct" , "Build, upright" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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