What does the cryptic crossword clue "Tool — one wasn't working (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "Tool". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of ONEWASNT ("- one wasn't") [anagram: "working"] = TENONSAW; definition: "Tool" The answer is TENON SAW.

Tool — one wasn't working (5,3)

Times Cryptic #28777 | 5 Down | 2023-12-04 flower

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