What does the cryptic crossword clue "Delay as detective meets the resistance (6)" mean?

The definition is "Delay". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DI (abbreviation="detective") + THE (literal="the") + R (abbreviation="resistance") = DITHER; definition: "Delay" The answer is DITHER.

Delay as detective meets the resistance (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29236 | 26 Across | 2023-11-24 flower

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