What does the cryptic crossword clue "Director finished with lists completely (4,4,5)" mean?

The definition is "completely". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HEAD (synonym of "Director") + OVER (synonym of "finished") + HEELS (synonym of "lists"); definition: "completely" The answer is HEAD OVER HEELS.

Director finished with lists completely (4,4,5)

Times Cryptic #28899 | 17 Across | 2024-04-24 flower

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