What does the cryptic crossword clue "Reference work that's turned up, figuratively speaking (6)" mean?

The definition is "figuratively speaking". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. CITE (synonym of "Reference") + OP (synonym of "work") [reversal: "turned"]; definition: "figuratively speaking" The answer is POETIC.

Reference work that's turned up, figuratively speaking (6)

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