What does the cryptic crossword clue "Area, so long closed, prepares for work (1,8,2,4)" mean?

The definition is "work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + FAREWELL (synonym="so long") + TO (synonym="closed") + ARMS (synonym="prepares. Early book by Hemingway") = A FAREWELL TO ARMS; definition: "work" The answer is A FAREWELL TO ARMS.

What is the answer to "Area, so long closed, prepares for work (1,8,2,4)"?

The answer is A FAREWELL TO ARMS.

Area, so long closed, prepares for work (1,8,2,4)

Times Cryptic #28641 | 10 Across | 2023-06-28 flower

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