What does the cryptic crossword clue "Time wide ace served with spin on the ball (5)" mean?

The definition is "ball". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ERA (abbreviation of "Time") + W (synonym of "wide") + A (synonym of "ace") [reversal: "served"]; definition: "on the ball" The answer is AWARE.

Time wide ace served with spin on the ball (5)

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