What does the cryptic crossword clue "Employ too many staff, thousand in Verona, surprisingly (7)" mean?

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Employ too many staff, thousand in Verona, surprisingly (7)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3200 | 22 Across | 2023-02-19 flower

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