What does the cryptic crossword clue "Miseries of work, being surrounded by endless muddle (5)" mean?

The definition is "Miseries". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (synonym="OP") + OP (synonym="OP") + ES (synonym="OP") = MOPES; definition: "Miseries" The answer is MOPES.

Miseries of work, being surrounded by endless muddle (5)

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