What does the cryptic crossword clue "Put hours in right away and slowly develop residential area (7,6)" mean?

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Put hours in right away and slowly develop residential area (7,6)

Guardian Cryptic #29486 | 9 Down | 2024-09-12

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HOURS IN less R + GESTATE

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