What does the cryptic crossword clue "Working uptown, crew expanded (3,2,6)" mean?

The definition is "expanded". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of UPTOWN ("uptown,") + EIGHT (synonym of "crew") [anagram: "Working"] = PUTONWEIGHT; definition: "expanded" The answer is PUT ON WEIGHT.

Working uptown, crew expanded (3,2,6)

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