What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rent is almost ready (3)" mean?

The definition is "Rent". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. RIPE (synonym of "ready") [curtailing: "almost"]; definition: "Rent" The answer is RIP.

Rent is almost ready (3)

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