What does the cryptic crossword clue "Avoiding key work by sculptor? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Avoiding". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ESC (synonym of "key") + HEWING (synonym of "work by sculptor?"); definition: "Avoiding" The answer is ESCHEWING.

Avoiding key work by sculptor? (9)

Times Cryptic #28528 | 23 Across | 2023-02-16 flower

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