What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some retired commandos ostensibly not up to much (4)" mean?

The definition is "not up to much". The wordplay uses hidden reversed. Hidden reversed in "some retired commandOS OStensibly not up to much" The answer is SOSO.

Some retired commandos ostensibly not up to much (4)

Independent Cryptic #11785 | 28 Across | 2024-07-18 flower

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