What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fail to catch medic before work (4)" mean?

The definition is "Fail to catch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DR (synonym of "medic") + OP (synonym of "work"); definition: "Fail to catch" The answer is DROP.

Fail to catch medic before work (4)

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