What does the cryptic crossword clue "A new hotline must be organised at once (2,3,4)" mean?

The definition is "at once". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of A ("A") + HOTLINE ("hotline") [anagram: "must be"] + N (abbreviation of "new") = ONTHENAIL; definition: "at once" The answer is ON THE NAIL.

A new hotline must be organised at once (2,3,4)

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