What does the cryptic crossword clue "Problem over contact sport (4)" mean?

The definition is "sport". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SUM (synonym="Problem") + O (abbreviation="over") = SUMO; definition: "sport" The answer is SUMO.

Problem over contact sport (4)

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