What does the cryptic crossword clue "Horse moves long time after groom (8)" mean?

The definition is "groom". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DRESS (synonym="groom") + AGE (synonym="long time") = DRESSAGE; definition: "Horse moves" The answer is DRESSAGE.

Horse moves long time after groom (8)

Times Cryptic #27938 | 20 Across | 2021-03-30 flower

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