What does the cryptic crossword clue "Artist not quite ready on time (5)" mean?

The definition is "Artist". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. MONEY (synonym of "ready") + T (abbreviation of "time") [curtailing: "not quite"]; definition: "Artist" The answer is MONET.

Artist not quite ready on time (5)

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