What does the cryptic crossword clue "Men at old port finding work (8)" mean?

The definition is "Men". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OR (abbreviation="Men") + AT (literal="at") + O (abbreviation="old") + RIO (abbreviation="port") = ORATORIO; definition: "work" The answer is ORATORIO.

Men at old port finding work (8)

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