What does the cryptic crossword clue "Patent finished before end of night (5)" mean?

The definition is "Patent". The wordplay uses charade, parts. OVER (synonym of "finished") + T (last letter of "night") [last letter: "end"]; definition: "Patent" The answer is OVERT.

Patent finished before end of night (5)

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