What does the cryptic crossword clue "Young dog hard at work when rodent emerges (12)" mean?

The definition is "when rodent emerges". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of YOUNG + DOG + HARD = GROUNDHOGDAY; definition: "when rodent emerges" The answer is GROUNDHOGDAY.

Young dog hard at work when rodent emerges (12)

Independent Cryptic #11642 | 1 Across | 2024-02-02 flower

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