What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exquisite items from factory with zero emission of gas (5,2,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WORKS (synonym="factory") + O (synonym="zero") + FART (synonym="emission of gas") = WORKSOFART The answer is WORKSOFART.

Exquisite items from factory with zero emission of gas (5,2,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29271 | 13 Down | 2024-01-05 flower

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