What does the cryptic crossword clue "After a moment passes donkey something unhealthy to take in (6-4,5)" mean?

The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SECOND (synonym="”moment”") + HANDS (synonym="”passes”") + MOKE (synonym="slang for a “donkey”") = SECONDHANDSMOKE The answer is SECONDHANDSMOKE.

After a moment passes donkey something unhealthy to take in (6-4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #29450 | 9 Across | 2024-08-01 flower

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