What does the cryptic crossword clue "Settle report of explosion you heard recently (8)" mean?

The definition is "Settle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). POP (synonym="report") + U (abbreviation="you") + LATE (synonym="recently") = POPULATE; definition: "Settle" The answer is POPULATE.

Settle report of explosion you heard recently (8)

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