What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dad’s right, each year’s a very long time – after the first, go (9,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses acrostic. PA (synonym="per annum – each year") + TERNITY (synonym="a very long time, after the first letter") + LEAVE (synonym="go") = PATERNITYLEAVE The answer is PATERNITYLEAVE.

Dad’s right, each year’s a very long time – after the first, go (9,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29409 | 21 Across | 2024-06-14 flower

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