What does the cryptic crossword clue "Yorkshire produce an encouragement for Arab? (6,4)" mean?

The definition is "an encouragement for Arab". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RIDING (synonym of "Yorkshire") + CROP (synonym of "produce"); definition: "an encouragement for Arab?" The answer is RIDINGCROP.

Yorkshire produce an encouragement for Arab? (6,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29288 | 20 Across | 2024-01-25 flower

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