What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rest will ignore a prompt (8)" mean?

The definition is "Rest". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). REM (synonym="REM") + INDER (synonym="the rest = the remainder = what’s left") = REMINDER; definition: "prompt" The answer is REMINDER.

Rest will ignore a prompt (8)

Independent Cryptic #11852 | 7 Across | 2024-10-04 flower

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