What does the cryptic crossword clue "Skilful plan eliminating staff work (6)" mean?

The definition is "work". The wordplay uses a deletion. OEUVRE (deletion) = OEUVRE; definition: "work" The answer is OEUVRE.

Skilful plan eliminating staff work (6)

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