What does the cryptic crossword clue "Up till now, ground has turf (4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Up till now,". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of HAS + TURF = THUS FAR; definition: "Up till now," The answer is THUS FAR.

Up till now, ground has turf (4,3)

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