What does the cryptic crossword clue "Models, just over three turned up (3-3)" mean?

The wordplay uses a reversal. PI (synonym="the number pi=3.14…=”just over three”; plus SPUN=”turned” reversed/”up”") + SPUN (reversal="”turned” reversed/”up”") = PINUPS The answer is PINUPS.

Models, just over three turned up (3-3)

Guardian Cryptic #29406 | 21 Down | 2024-06-11 flower

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