What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work gathered up in time (5)" mean?

The definition is "Work". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. OP (synonym of "Work") + MET (synonym of "gathered") [reversal: "up"]; definition: "time" The answer is TEMPO.

Work gathered up in time (5)

Guardian Cryptic #23250 | 23 Down | 2004-09-17 flower

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