What does the cryptic crossword clue "Burden at the expense of The Times? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Burden". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym of "at the expense of") + US (synonym of "The Times?"); definition: "Burden" The answer is ONUS.

Burden at the expense of The Times? (4)

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