What does the cryptic crossword clue "Kept nice spot semi uncovered always for magnum opus (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "magnum opus". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EP (synonym="EP") + IC (synonym="IC") + PO (synonym="PO") + EM (synonym="EM") = EPIC POEM; definition: "magnum opus" The answer is EPIC POEM.

Kept nice spot semi uncovered always for magnum opus (4,4)

Times Cryptic #28844 | 20 Across | 2024-02-20 flower

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