What does the cryptic crossword clue "A drink where golfer finishes — and starts, we're told (5,3)" mean?

The definition is "A drink". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). GREEN (synonym="where golfer finishes") + TEA (synonym="TEA") = GREENTEA; definition: "A drink" The answer is GREENTEA.

A drink where golfer finishes — and starts, we're told (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29160 | 20 Across | 2023-08-28 flower

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