What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carefully study stanza and discuss (8)" mean?

The definition is "discuss". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CON (synonym="‘carefully study’ – he conned the newspaper for the racing results; mostly found in crosswords") + VERSE (synonym="stanza – close enough, methinks") = CONVERSE; definition: "discuss" The answer is CONVERSE.

Carefully study stanza and discuss (8)

Times Cryptic #29113 | 1 Across | 2024-12-30 flower

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