What does the cryptic crossword clue "Be the perfect match, if not all the time? (8)" mean?

The definition is "if not all the time". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FIT (synonym="FIT") + FULLY (synonym="FULLY") = FITFULLY The answer is FITFULLY.

Be the perfect match, if not all the time? (8)

Times Cryptic #29188 | 18 Across | 2025-03-27 flower

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