What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sounds like size zero is too much (6)" mean?

The definition is "too much". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). Homophone [ sounds like ] of XS (extra-small, so "size zero") The answer is EXCESS.

Sounds like size zero is too much (6)

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