What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sorry fellow, below standard (6)" mean?

The definition is "Sorry". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PAR (synonym="standard") + DON (synonym="fellow,") = PARDON; definition: "Sorry" The answer is PARDON.

Sorry fellow, below standard (6)

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