What does the cryptic crossword clue "Previous month, uncovered gold (5)" mean?

The definition is "Previous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PRI (synonym="PRI") + OR (synonym="OR") = PRIOR; definition: "Previous" The answer is PRIOR.

Previous month, uncovered gold (5)

Times Cryptic #29097 | 11 Across | 2024-12-11 flower

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