What does the cryptic crossword clue "Continually working with a northern academic (2,3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Continually". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (abbreviation="working") + A (from clue) + N (abbreviation="northern") + DON (synonym="academic") = ONANDON; definition: "Continually" The answer is ONANDON.

Continually working with a northern academic (2,3,2)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17436 | 6 Down | 2024-09-02 flower

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