What does the cryptic crossword clue "Several weeks in Provence introduced to provide rest (9)" mean?

The definition is "rest". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). MAI (synonym="MAI") in RENDER (synonym="RENDER") = REMAINDER; definition: "rest" The answer is REMAINDER.

Several weeks in Provence introduced to provide rest (9)

Times Cryptic #29242 | 25 Across | 2025-05-29 flower

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