What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work on reported poverty (5)" mean?

The definition is "Work". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). KNEAD (sounds like "poverty") [homophone: "reported"]; definition: "Work" The answer is KNEAD.

Work on reported poverty (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28969 | 26 Across | 2023-01-17 flower

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