What does the cryptic crossword clue "Old lover offers to supply bits of letters (9)" mean?

The definition is "bits of letters". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EX (abbreviation="Old") + TENDER (synonym="offers") + S (first_letter="supply") = EXTENDERS; definition: "bits of letters" The answer is EXTENDERS.

Old lover offers to supply bits of letters (9)

Times Cryptic #28624 | 29 Across | 2023-06-08 flower

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