What does the cryptic crossword clue "A lot of flyers turned up a long way off (4)" mean?

The definition is "a long way off". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + FAR (synonym="lot") = AFAR; definition: "a long way off" The answer is AFAR.

A lot of flyers turned up a long way off (4)

Daily Mail Cryptic #16943 | 2 Down | 2022-10-11 flower

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