What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fall asleep on hard wood in front of film: “On the Road” screening (5,6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRASH (synonym="fall asleep") + H (synonym="fall asleep") + ELM (synonym="ELM") + ET (synonym="ET") = CRASHHELMET The answer is CRASHHELMET.

Fall asleep on hard wood in front of film: “On the Road” screening (5,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29555 | 23 Across | 2024-12-02 flower

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