What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stretch limo shortened it to make deadline (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "deadline". The wordplay uses a deletion. TIME (synonym="stretch – prison sentence") + LIM (synonym="LIM") + IT (synonym="IT") = TIME LIMIT; definition: "deadline" The answer is TIME LIMIT.

Stretch limo shortened it to make deadline (4,5)

Times Cryptic #29252 | 4 Across | 2025-06-10 flower

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