What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sanctioned ‘natter’ to turn up in dictionary (6)" mean?

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Sanctioned ‘natter’ to turn up in dictionary (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29886 | 21 Down | 2025-12-24

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A reversal (to turn up, in a down clue) of YAK (natter) in OED (Oxford English Dictionary)

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