What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clubs held by United — but not now? (4)" mean?

The definition is "not now?". The wordplay uses charade, container. C (synonym of "Clubs") + ONE (synonym of "United -") [container: "held"]; definition: "not now?" The answer is ONCE.

Clubs held by United — but not now? (4)

Times Cryptic #28541 | 17 Across | 2023-03-03 flower

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