What does the cryptic crossword clue "Yen to take home yen (5)" mean?

The definition is "Yen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). Y (synonym="abbreviation for yen = Japanese currency") + EARN (synonym="to take home = to receive as a wage for employment") = YEARN; definition: "Yen" The answer is YEARN.

Yen to take home yen (5)

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