What does the cryptic crossword clue "Return to manage hotel for a period (5)" mean?

The definition is "a period". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. COPE (synonym of "manage") + H (synonym of "hotel") [reversal: "Return"]; definition: "period" The answer is EPOCH.

Return to manage hotel for a period (5)

Times Cryptic #29067 | 12 Across | 2024-11-06 flower

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