What does the cryptic crossword clue "Works out limits of elegant plaything (8)" mean?

The definition is "plaything". The wordplay uses charade, parts. TRAINS (synonym of "Works out") + ET (middle of "elegant") [outer letters: "limits"]; definition: "plaything" The answer is TRAINSET.

Works out limits of elegant plaything (8)

Independent Cryptic #11872 | 8 Across | 2024-10-28 flower

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