What does the cryptic crossword clue "Clue for cat that's overdue? (9)" mean?

The definition is "that’s overdue?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ABOUT (synonym="ca = abbreviation for Latin circa = approximately") + TIME (synonym="t = abbreviation for time") = ABOUTTIME; definition: "that's overdue?" The answer is ABOUTTIME.

Clue for cat that's overdue? (9)

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