What does the cryptic crossword clue "Now their work became less acceptable (4,4)" mean?

The definition is "became less acceptable". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of NOWTHEIR ("Now their") [anagram: "work"] = WORETHIN; definition: "became less acceptable" The answer is WORETHIN.

Now their work became less acceptable (4,4)

Guardian Cryptic #28945 | 9 Across | 2022-12-20 flower

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