What does the cryptic crossword clue "Perhaps Chesterfield rector gets to date? (5)" mean?

The definition is "to date". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SOFA (synonym="Chesterfield") + R (first_letter="rector") = SOFAR; definition: "to date?" The answer is SOFAR.

Perhaps Chesterfield rector gets to date? (5)

Independent Cryptic #11808 | 23 Across | 2024-08-14 flower

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