What does the cryptic crossword clue "One not ready to print when an editor's absent (6)" mean?

The definition is "One". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="UN") + ITED (synonym="not ready to print") = UNITED; definition: "One" The answer is UNITED.

One not ready to print when an editor's absent (6)

Times Cryptic #29246 | 18 Across | 2025-06-03 flower

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