What does the cryptic crossword clue "Locum office worker with long hair — Eve? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Eve". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TEMP (synonym="TEMP") + TRESS (synonym="TRESS") = TEMPTRESS; definition: "— Eve?" The answer is TEMPTRESS.

Locum office worker with long hair — Eve? (9)

Times Cryptic #28687 | 12 Across | 2023-08-21 flower

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