What does the cryptic crossword clue "Expects a delay with Southern (6)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="A") + WAIT (synonym="a delay") + S (synonym="Southern") = AWAITS The answer is AWAITS.

Expects a delay with Southern (6)

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