What does the cryptic crossword clue "Long for period of time before November (5)" mean?

The definition is "Long for". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YEAR (synonym="period") + N (abbreviation="November") = YEARN; definition: "Long for" The answer is YEARN.

Long for period of time before November (5)

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