What does the cryptic crossword clue "Curious old method of payment (3)" mean?

The definition is "Curious". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (synonym="old") + DD (synonym="direct debit, method of payment") = ODD; definition: "Curious" The answer is ODD.

Curious old method of payment (3)

Times Cryptic #28859 | 11 Across | 2024-03-08 flower

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