What does the cryptic crossword clue "Being gone for ages, call father back (6)" mean?

The definition is "call father back". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. NAME (synonym of "call") + PA (synonym of "father") [reversal: "back"]; definition: "Being gone for ages," The answer is Apeman.

Being gone for ages, call father back (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3081 | 28 Across | 2020-11-08 flower

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