What does the cryptic crossword clue "Note book with exercises and word puzzles (7)" mean?

The definition is "puzzles". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (abbreviation="Note") + B (abbreviation="book") + USES (synonym="exercises") = REBUSES; definition: "puzzles" The answer is REBUSES.

Note book with exercises and word puzzles (7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17395 | 27 Across | 2024-07-05 flower

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