What does the cryptic crossword clue "Demolish old book, well read (10)" mean?

The definition is "read". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym of "old") + B (synonym of "book,") + LITERATE (synonym of "well read"); definition: "Demolish" The answer is OBLITERATE.

Demolish old book, well read (10)

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