What does the cryptic crossword clue "Work’s Oscar party’s opening on time (5)" mean?

The definition is "time". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (abbreviation="Oscar") + P (abbreviation="party's") + ERA (abbreviation="time") = OPERA; definition: "Work's" The answer is OPERA.

Work’s Oscar party’s opening on time (5)

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