What does the cryptic crossword clue "Too much work: left to retire (6)" mean?

The definition is "Too much". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. OP (synonym of "work:") + PORT (synonym of "left") [reversal: "to"]; definition: "Too much" The answer is TROPPO.

Too much work: left to retire (6)

Guardian Cryptic #28801 | 5 Across | 2022-07-05 flower

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