Crossword Genius

Waste area of Falkland Islands (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

offal

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'waste' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for offal that I've seen before include "Internal organs and entrails as food" , "Entrails used as food" , "Entrails/organs as food" , "Refuse - guts" , "Edible internal parts" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
Want a hint initially instead of a full solution? Install my app