What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work hard on a new catchphrase (6)" mean?

The definition is "Work". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SLOG (synonym="Work") + A (abbreviation="a") + N (abbreviation="new") = SLOGAN; definition: "catchphrase" The answer is SLOGAN.

Work hard on a new catchphrase (6)

Guardian Cryptic #27445 | 5 Across | 2018-03-01 flower

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