Nuclear site set up and cut down by nuclear power (6)
I believe the answer is:
israel
'cut down by nuclear power' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
'nuclear site set up' is the wordplay.
'ISRAEL' is hidden back-to-front within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how this is indicated.
'and' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for israel that I've seen before include "Serial about Jewish nation" , "Sir, ale is available in the country" , "Country of E. Med" , "Serial (anag)" , "Mediterranean republic" .)