What does the cryptic crossword clue "Literary tale-teller working through holiday period (8)" mean?

The definition is "Literary tale-teller". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym of "working") + SUMMER (synonym of "holiday period"); definition: "Literary tale-teller" The answer is SUMMONER.

Literary tale-teller working through holiday period (8)

Times Cryptic #29114 | 9 Across | 2024-12-31 flower

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