What does the cryptic crossword clue "Already shaved and dressed? (8)" mean?

The definition is "dressed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRE (synonym of "Already") + PARED (synonym of "shaved"); definition: "dressed?" The answer is PREPARED.

Already shaved and dressed? (8)

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