What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time soprano and earl use a rubber? (5)" mean?

The definition is "use a rubber?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ERA (abbreviation="Time") + S (abbreviation="soprano") + E (abbreviation="earl") = ERASE; definition: "use a rubber?" The answer is ERASE.

Time soprano and earl use a rubber? (5)

Independent Cryptic #11965 | 22 Across | 2025-02-13 flower

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