What does the cryptic crossword clue "Amount of corn perhaps that's not known for so long? (5)" mean?

The definition is "so long". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). Y (synonym="amount…that’s not known") + EARS (synonym="corn perhaps") = YEARS; definition: "so long?" The answer is YEARS.

Amount of corn perhaps that's not known for so long? (5)

Times Cryptic #28826 | 17 Across | 2024-01-30 flower

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