What does the cryptic crossword clue "Battle over working when it's raining hard (7)" mean?

The definition is "when it’s raining hard". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MONS (synonym="Battle") + O (abbreviation="over") + ON (abbreviation="working") = MONSOON; definition: "when it's raining hard" The answer is MONSOON.

Battle over working when it's raining hard (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29061 | 24 Across | 2023-05-04 flower

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