What does the cryptic crossword clue "Keen softly, having time in place of burial (5)" mean?

The definition is "Keen". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CRY (synonym="Keen") + P (abbreviation="softly,") + T (abbreviation="time") = CRYPT; definition: "place of burial" The answer is CRYPT.

Keen softly, having time in place of burial (5)

Times Cryptic #28702 | 9 Across | 2023-09-07 flower

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