What does the cryptic crossword clue "Suddenly pay for attempt to win power around upland areas (2,3,4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Suddenly". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ATONE (synonym="pay") + FELLS (synonym="upland areas") + WOO (synonym="attempt to win") + P (synonym="power") = ATONEFELLSWOOP; definition: "Suddenly" The answer is ATONEFELLSWOOP.

Suddenly pay for attempt to win power around upland areas (2,3,4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29384 | 27 Across | 2024-05-16 flower

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