What does the cryptic crossword clue "After rout, oddly joke about approach (3-2)" mean?

The definition is "approach". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RUN (synonym="rout,") + UP (synonym="about") = RUN-UP; definition: "approach" The answer is RUN-UP.

After rout, oddly joke about approach (3-2)

Times Cryptic #28748 | 18 Across | 2023-10-31 flower

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