What does the cryptic crossword clue "A howler, perhaps, from the day shift for example (6)" mean?

The definition is "A howler, perhaps". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MON (synonym="MON") + KEY (synonym="KEY") = MONKEY; definition: "A howler, perhaps," The answer is MONKEY.

A howler, perhaps, from the day shift for example (6)

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