What does the cryptic crossword clue "Former university cuts not a moment too soon (5)" mean?

The definition is "not a moment too soon". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). U (synonym="university") in ONCE (synonym="former") = ONCUE The answer is ONCUE.

Former university cuts not a moment too soon (5)

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