What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time to be served unknown but flexible (8)" mean?

The definition is "flexible". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. STRETCH (synonym of "Time") + Y (synonym of "unknown") [reversal: "to"]; definition: "flexible" The answer is STRETCHY.

Time to be served unknown but flexible (8)

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