What does the cryptic crossword clue "John, who's let off working (5)" mean?

The definition is "John,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of LET (synonym="LET") + ON (synonym="working") = ELTON; definition: "John," The answer is ELTON.

John, who's let off working (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29076 | 7 Down | 2023-05-22 flower

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