What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grass-covered bread for congress? (4,2,3,3)" mean?

The definition is "congress". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROLL (synonym="bread") + IN (synonym="bread") + THE (synonym="THE") + HAY (synonym="Grass-covered") = ROLLINTHEHAY; definition: "congress?" The answer is ROLLINTHEHAY.

Grass-covered bread for congress? (4,2,3,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29188 | 18 Across | 2023-09-29 flower

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