What does the cryptic crossword clue "A cryptic clue for the Y in ‘Independence Day’ (3,6,2,4)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). THE (synonym="THE") + FOURTH (synonym="FOURTH") + OF (synonym="OF") + JULY (synonym="JULY") = THEFOURTHOFJULY The answer is THEFOURTHOFJULY.

A cryptic clue for the Y in ‘Independence Day’ (3,6,2,4)

Guardian Cryptic #29578 | 30 Across | 2024-12-30 flower

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