What does the cryptic crossword clue "Zero employment current in York (4)" mean?

The definition is "current in York". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym of "Zero") + USE (synonym of "employment"); definition: "current in York" The answer is OUSE.

Zero employment current in York (4)

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