What does the cryptic crossword clue "Spies on army reserve chaps after short time (6,6)" mean?

The definition is "Spies". The wordplay uses a deletion. SEC (synonym="short time") + RE (synonym="on") + TA (synonym="army reserve") + GENTS (synonym="chaps") = SECRET AGENTS; definition: "Spies" The answer is SECRET AGENTS.

Spies on army reserve chaps after short time (6,6)

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