What does the cryptic crossword clue "A university haunt for poet (5)" mean?

The definition is "poet". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + U (abbreviation="university") + DEN (synonym="haunt") = AUDEN; definition: "poet" The answer is AUDEN.

A university haunt for poet (5)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17342 | 12 Down | 2024-04-23 flower

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