What does the cryptic crossword clue "Mother's working as a builder (5)" mean?

The definition is "builde". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). M (abbreviation of "Mother's") + AS (synonym of "as") + ON (synonym of "working"); definition: "builder" The answer is MASON.

Mother's working as a builder (5)

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