What does the cryptic crossword clue "Try to hear what happens in autumn, though not at first (9)" mean?

The definition is "Try to hear". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EAVES (synonym="EAVES") + DROP (synonym="what happens in autumn") = EAVESDROP; definition: "Try to hear" The answer is EAVESDROP.

Try to hear what happens in autumn, though not at first (9)

Times Cryptic #28958 | 21 Across | 2024-07-02 flower

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