What does the cryptic crossword clue "John noticed detective has unfinished business (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "unfinished business". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOO (synonym="LOO") + SEEN (synonym="SEEN") + DS (synonym="detective") = LOOSE ENDS; definition: "unfinished business" The answer is LOOSE ENDS.

John noticed detective has unfinished business (5,4)

Times Cryptic #28949 | 10 Across | 2024-06-21 flower

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