What does the cryptic crossword clue "Staff take more time to deal with deliveries (5)" mean?

The definition is "Staff". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). BAT (synonym="BAT") + ON (synonym="take more time to deal with deliveries – cricket") = BATON; definition: "Staff" The answer is BATON.

Staff take more time to deal with deliveries (5)

Times Cryptic #28898 | 14 Across | 2024-04-23 flower

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