What does the cryptic crossword clue "A drink date leads to battle (9)" mean?

The definition is "battle". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + GIN (abbreviation="drink") + COURT (synonym="date") = AGINCOURT; definition: "battle" The answer is AGINCOURT.

A drink date leads to battle (9)

Independent Cryptic #12030 | 14 Down | 2025-04-30 flower

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