What does the cryptic crossword clue "We do it up, somehow producing 12d (5,3)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of WE (synonym="WE") + DO (synonym="DO") + IT (synonym="IT") + UP (synonym="UP") = WIPEDOUT The answer is WIPEDOUT.

We do it up, somehow producing 12d (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29251 | 17 Across | 2023-12-12 flower

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