What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stand-in over day is not forthcoming? (8)" mean?

The definition is "not forthcoming?". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). RESERVE (synonym="Stand-in") + D (abbreviation="day") = RESERVED; definition: "not forthcoming?" The answer is RESERVED.

Stand-in over day is not forthcoming? (8)

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