What does the cryptic crossword clue "Home crowd at match — in need of a time for police officers? (10)" mean?

The definition is "police officers". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). IN (synonym="home") + SPECT (synonym="home") + ORS (synonym="ORS") = INSPECTORS; definition: "police officers?" The answer is INSPECTORS.

Home crowd at match — in need of a time for police officers? (10)

Times Cryptic #29053 | 21 Across | 2024-10-21 flower

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