What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sum 500 + 500 + 1? (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Sum". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ADD (synonym="ADD") + UP (synonym="UP") = ADDUP; definition: "Sum" The answer is ADDUP.

Sum 500 + 500 + 1? (3,2)

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