What does the cryptic crossword clue "The old answer? Yes, long ago! (3)" mean?

The definition is "Yes, long ago!". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). YE (abbreviation="The") + A (abbreviation="answer?") = YEA; definition: "Yes, long ago!" The answer is YEA.

The old answer? Yes, long ago! (3)

Times Cryptic #29251 | 11 Across | 2025-06-09 flower

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