What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mainly oppose party works (9)" mean?

The definition is "works". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FAC (synonym="FAC") + TORIES (synonym="TORIES") = FACTORIES; definition: "works" The answer is FACTORIES.

Mainly oppose party works (9)

Guardian Cryptic #27096 | 6 Down | 2017-01-17 flower

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