What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work period top protection wear for the Met? (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "wear for the Met". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OP (synonym="OP") + ERA (synonym="ERA") + HAT (synonym="HAT") = OPERAHAT; definition: "wear for the Met?" The answer is OPERAHAT.

Work period top protection wear for the Met? (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #28963 | 16 Down | 2023-01-10 flower

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