What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bore audience with Marx then steal away (11)" mean?

The definition is "Bore audience". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HARPO (synonym="marx") + NAB (synonym="NAB") + OUT (synonym="OUT") = HARPONABOUT; definition: "Bore audience" The answer is HARPONABOUT.

Bore audience with Marx then steal away (11)

Independent Cryptic #11748 | 13 Across | 2024-06-05 flower

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