What does the cryptic crossword clue "Enough said, every now and then, on match (8)" mean?

The definition is "Enough". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AD (abbreviation="now") + EQUATE (synonym="match") = ADEQUATE; definition: "Enough" The answer is ADEQUATE.

Enough said, every now and then, on match (8)

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