What does the cryptic crossword clue "Month the Spanish must produce literary work (5)" mean?

The definition is "literary work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NOV (synonym="Month") + EL (abbreviation="Spanish") = NOVEL; definition: "literary work" The answer is NOVEL.

Month the Spanish must produce literary work (5)

Times Cryptic #28669 | 21 Across | 2023-07-31 flower

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