What does the cryptic crossword clue "Undertakes large welcome for one needing work (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "one needing work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WAGES (synonym="undertakes") + L (synonym="large") + AVE (synonym="welcome") = WAGE SLAVE; definition: "one needing work" The answer is WAGE SLAVE.

Undertakes large welcome for one needing work (4,5)

Times Cryptic #28943 | 10 Across | 2024-06-14 flower

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