What does the cryptic crossword clue "Dash on hearing ‘rehearsal’ (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "'rehearsal'". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TRIAL (synonym of "hearing") + RUN (synonym of "Dash"); definition: "'rehearsal'" The answer is TRIALRUN.

Dash on hearing ‘rehearsal’ (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29568 | 9 Across | 2024-12-17 flower

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