What does the cryptic crossword clue "Man, say, with working material (5)" mean?

The definition is "material". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RAY (synonym="Man,") + ON (abbreviation="working") = RAYON; definition: "material" The answer is RAYON.

Man, say, with working material (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29006 | 16 Down | 2023-03-01 flower

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