What does the cryptic crossword clue "What sides in Crécy might indicate? Conflict, a long one (7,5,3)" mean?

The definition is "a long one". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HUNDRED (synonym="HUNDRED") + YEARS (synonym="what sides in C{réc}Y might indicate") + WAR (synonym="conflict") = HUNDRED YEARS WAR; definition: "refers back to ‘conflict’" The answer is HUNDRED YEARS WAR.

What is the answer to "What sides in Crécy might indicate? Conflict, a long one (7,5,3)"?

The answer is HUNDRED YEARS WAR.

What sides in Crécy might indicate? Conflict, a long one (7,5,3)

Times Cryptic #29090 | 28 Across | 2024-12-03 flower

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