What does the cryptic crossword clue "Responsibility assigned to under-secretary (4)" mean?

The definition is "Responsibility". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ON (synonym="assigned to") + US (synonym="under-secretary") = ONUS; definition: "Responsibility" The answer is ONUS.

Responsibility assigned to under-secretary (4)

Times Cryptic #28898 | 27 Across | 2024-04-23 flower

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