What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jalopy's constant speed (5)" mean?

The definition is "constant speed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). C (synonym of "constant") + RATE (synonym of "speed"); definition: "Jalopy's" The answer is CRATE.

Jalopy's constant speed (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29133 | 21 Across | 2023-07-27 flower

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