What does the cryptic crossword clue "Caterers at work in rows of houses (8)" mean?

The definition is "of houses". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of CATERERS = TERRACES; definition: "of houses" The answer is TERRACES.

Caterers at work in rows of houses (8)

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