What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work has gone into hit for maestro (6)" mean?

The definition is "maestro". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CHOP (synonym="hit") + IN (deletion="into") = CHOPIN; definition: "maestro" The answer is Chopin.

Work has gone into hit for maestro (6)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3132 | 19 Across | 2021-10-31 flower

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