What does the cryptic crossword clue "Chaperon about to arrive — retired woman (6)" mean?

The definition is "Chaperon". The wordplay uses a reversal. DUE (synonym="about to arrive") + ANN (reversal="woman") = DUENNA; definition: "Chaperon" The answer is DUENNA.

Chaperon about to arrive — retired woman (6)

Times Cryptic #29042 | 27 Across | 2024-10-08 flower

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