What does the cryptic crossword clue "Call out cancelled after study (4,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). READ (synonym="”study”") + OFF (synonym="”cancelled” after READ=”study”") = READOFF The answer is READOFF.

Call out cancelled after study (4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29457 | 20 Down | 2024-08-09 flower

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