What does the cryptic crossword clue "Drop off and admit having stopped working earlier (3,4)" mean?

The definition is "Drop off". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DIED (synonym="stopped working") + OWN (synonym="admit") = DIEDOWN; definition: "Drop off" The answer is DIEDOWN.

Drop off and admit having stopped working earlier (3,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29046 | 28 Across | 2023-04-17 flower

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