What does the cryptic crossword clue "Late series of deliveries appropriate (7)" mean?

The definition is "Late". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). OVER (synonym="deliveries") + DUE (synonym="appropriate") = OVERDUE; definition: "Late" The answer is OVERDUE.

Late series of deliveries appropriate (7)

Times Cryptic #28566 | 9 Across | 2023-04-01 flower

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