What does the cryptic crossword clue "Robert Browning's beginning Ring and Book (3)" mean?

The definition is "Robert". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). B (first_letter="Browning's") + O (abbreviation="Ring") + B (abbreviation="Book") = BOB; definition: "Robert" The answer is BOB.

Robert Browning's beginning Ring and Book (3)

Times Cryptic #28658 | 7 Across | 2023-07-18 flower

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