What does the cryptic crossword clue "Incidental benefit of bringing fast bowlers back? (4-3)" mean?

The definition is "Incidental benefit". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SPIN (synonym="SPIN") + OFF (synonym="if the fast bowlers have returned to bowl in a game of cricket, that means that the SPIN bowlers have been taken OFF") = SPINOFF; definition: "Incidental benefit" The answer is SPINOFF.

Incidental benefit of bringing fast bowlers back? (4-3)

Guardian Cryptic #29650 | 14 Across | 2025-03-24 flower

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