What does the cryptic crossword clue "Departs too soon, at significant cost (6)" mean?

The definition is "at significant cost". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). D (synonym of "Departs") + EARLY (synonym of "too soon,"); definition: "at significant cost" The answer is DEARLY.

Departs too soon, at significant cost (6)

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