What does the cryptic crossword clue "Recently in need of old apartment key (2,4)" mean?

The definition is "Recently". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). O (first_letter="of") + FLAT (synonym="old") + E (abbreviation="key") = OF LATE; definition: "Recently" The answer is OF LATE.

Recently in need of old apartment key (2,4)

Times Cryptic #28720 | 10 Across | 2023-09-28 flower

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