What does the cryptic crossword clue "Commonsense item worth development (6,3)" mean?

The definition is "Commonsense". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ITEMWORTH ("item worth") [anagram: "development"] = MOTHERWIT; definition: "Commonsense" The answer is MOTHERWIT.

Commonsense item worth development (6,3)

Guardian Cryptic #25665 | 27 Across | 2012-06-18 flower

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