What does the cryptic crossword clue "Circuit put on copier – it keeps the end clean (3,5)" mean?

The definition is "it keeps the end clean". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOOP (synonym=""circuit"") + APER (synonym=""copier"") = LOOPAPER The answer is LOOPAPER.

Circuit put on copier – it keeps the end clean (3,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29328 | 7 Down | 2024-03-12 flower

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