What does the cryptic crossword clue "On supplier's van, prompt delivery (6)" mean?

The definition is "delivery". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RE (abbreviation="On") + S (first_letter="supplier's") + CUE (synonym="prompt") = RESCUE; definition: "delivery" The answer is RESCUE.

On supplier's van, prompt delivery (6)

Guardian Cryptic #29174 | 10 Across | 2023-09-13 flower

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