What does the cryptic crossword clue "Policeman has right time – and gossip! (4)" mean?

The definition is "gossip". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DI (abbreviation="Policeman") + R (abbreviation="right") + T (abbreviation="time") = DIRT; definition: "gossip!" The answer is DIRT.

Policeman has right time – and gossip! (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29250 | 22 Across | 2023-12-11 flower

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