What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps Dennis bores by going on and on (8)" mean?

The definition is "going on and on". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LES (synonym="perhaps the comedian and TV presenter Les Dennis") in TIMES (synonym="by = multiplied by") = TIMELESS; definition: "going on and on" The answer is TIMELESS.

Perhaps Dennis bores by going on and on (8)

Independent Cryptic #11699 | 15 Down | 2024-04-09 flower

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