What does the cryptic crossword clue "Almost right, racket shortened as mid-winter approaches? (6,2)" mean?

The definition is "shortened as mid-winter approaches?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CLOSE (synonym="but no cigar!") + DIN (synonym="DIN") = CLOSED IN The answer is CLOSED IN.

Almost right, racket shortened as mid-winter approaches? (6,2)

Times Cryptic #29158 | 20 Across | 2025-02-20 flower

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