What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ship carrying blubber passes swiftly (6)" mean?

The definition is "passes swiftly". The wordplay uses charade, container. SS (synonym of "Ship") + WEEP (synonym of "blubber") [container: "carrying"]; definition: "passes swiftly" The answer is SWEEPS.

Ship carrying blubber passes swiftly (6)

Times Cryptic #29329 | 10 Across | 2025-09-08 flower

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