What does the cryptic crossword clue "Book space for cleaning utensil (5)" mean?

The definition is "cleaning utensil". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (synonym of "Book") + ROOM (synonym of "space"); definition: "cleaning utensil" The answer is BROOM.

Book space for cleaning utensil (5)

Times Cryptic #28616 | 13 Across | 2023-05-30 flower

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