What does the cryptic crossword clue "Unsuccessful sadly over a bit (8)" mean?

The definition is "Unsuccessful". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of OVER + A + BIT = ABORTIVE; definition: "Unsuccessful" The answer is ABORTIVE.

Unsuccessful sadly over a bit (8)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17093 | 4 Down | 2023-05-09 flower

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