What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hurried around excessively hunched (7)" mean?

The definition is "hunched". The wordplay uses charade, container. SPED (synonym of "Hurried") + TOO (synonym of "excessively") [container: "around"]; definition: "hunched" The answer is STOOPED.

Hurried around excessively hunched (7)

Times Cryptic #28725 | 9 Across | 2023-10-04 flower

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