What does the cryptic crossword clue "Blinking fast Italian's short despatch (5)" mean?

The definition is "despatch". The wordplay uses a hidden word. REM (synonym="Rapid Eye Movement – blinking fast") + IT (synonym="IT") = REMIT; definition: "despatch" The answer is REMIT.

Blinking fast Italian's short despatch (5)

Guardian Cryptic #28988 | 12 Across | 2023-02-08 flower

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