What does the cryptic crossword clue "Scent hard work writing out a verse (5)" mean?

The definition is "Scent". The wordplay uses a deletion. TR (synonym="TR") + AIL (synonym="hard work") = TRAIL; definition: "Scent" The answer is TRAIL.

Scent hard work writing out a verse (5)

Times Cryptic #28629 | 25 Across | 2023-06-14 flower

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