What does the cryptic crossword clue "Period crossing desert spelling problems? (6)" mean?

The definition is "spelling problems". The wordplay uses charade, container. ERA (synonym of "Period") + RAT (synonym of "desert") [container: "crossing"]; definition: "spelling problems?" The answer is ERRATA.

Period crossing desert spelling problems? (6)

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