What does the cryptic crossword clue "Being in a rut, perhaps prepare for party (4,2)" mean?

The definition is "party". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). STAG (synonym="STAG") + DO (synonym="e.g. to do/prepare the food for an event=") = STAGDO; definition: "party" The answer is STAGDO.

Being in a rut, perhaps prepare for party (4,2)

Guardian Cryptic #29682 | 17 Across | 2025-04-30 flower

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