What does the cryptic crossword clue "A retiring band in a mess has to suffer stoically (4,3,4,2)" mean?

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A retiring band in a mess has to suffer stoically (4,3,4,2)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17658 | 19 Across | 2025-07-09 flower

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