What does the cryptic crossword clue "Move of surplus population proves disastrously wrong (9)" mean?

The definition is "Move of surplus population". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of PROVES ("proves") + ILL (synonym of "wrong") [anagram: "disastrously"] = OVERSPILL; definition: "Move of surplus population" The answer is OVERSPILL.

Move of surplus population proves disastrously wrong (9)

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