What does the cryptic crossword clue "Pitchers meanwhile throw the quicker balls last of all (5)" mean?

The definition is "Pitchers". The wordplay uses acrostic. last letters of "meanwhile throw the quicker balls" = EWERS; definition: "Pitchers" The answer is EWERS.

Pitchers meanwhile throw the quicker balls last of all (5)

Guardian Cryptic #29402 | 8 Down | 2024-06-06 flower

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