What does the cryptic crossword clue "Source for established artist for a very long time (3)" mean?

The definition is "a very long time". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (first_letter="established") + RA (abbreviation="artist") = ERA; definition: "a very long time" The answer is ERA.

Source for established artist for a very long time (3)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17030 | 26 Across | 2023-02-09 flower

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