What does the cryptic crossword clue "A portal in marble, for example (5)" mean?

The definition is "marble, for example". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (abbreviation="A") + GATE (synonym="portal") = AGATE; definition: "marble, for example" The answer is Agate.

A portal in marble, for example (5)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3043 | 24 Down | 2020-02-16 flower

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