What does the cryptic crossword clue "A lot of old newspapers (8)" mean?

The definition is "newspapers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SO (synonym of "lot") + TIME (synonym of "old") + FT (synonym of "newspapers") The answer is OFTTIMES.

A lot of old newspapers (8)

Times Cryptic #28506 | 27 Across | 2023-01-21 flower

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