What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book Hearts defender needing a way in (8)" mean?

The definition is "Book". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). H (abbreviation of "Hearts") + A (abbreviation of "a") + RD (abbreviation of "way") + BACK (synonym of "defender"); definition: "Book" The answer is HARDBACK.

Book Hearts defender needing a way in (8)

Times Cryptic #28894 | 1 Across | 2024-04-18 flower

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