What does the cryptic crossword clue "Junk mail disheartened sysop in the morning (4)" mean?

The definition is "Junk". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SP (part of "sysop") + AM (synonym of "morning") [gutting: "disheartened"]; definition: "Junk mail" The answer is SPAM.

Junk mail disheartened sysop in the morning (4)

Times Cryptic #28836 | 13 Across | 2024-02-10 flower

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