What does the cryptic crossword clue "A quiet artist has month in religious retreat (6)" mean?

The definition is "religious retreat". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + SH (abbreviation="quiet") + RA (abbreviation="artist") + M (abbreviation="month") = ASHRAM; definition: "religious retreat" The answer is ASHRAM.

A quiet artist has month in religious retreat (6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17548 | 28 Across | 2025-02-05 flower

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