What does the cryptic crossword clue "Route was changed and lasts longer (8)" mean?

The definition is "lasts longer". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ROUTE + WAS = OUTWEARS; definition: "lasts longer" The answer is OUTWEARS.

Route was changed and lasts longer (8)

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