What does the cryptic crossword clue "Alcohol and some cocaine — last bit of crack (9)" mean?

The definition is "last bit of crack". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PUNCH (synonym="alcohol") + LINE (synonym="some cocaine") = PUNCHLINE; definition: "last bit of crack" The answer is PUNCHLINE.

Alcohol and some cocaine — last bit of crack (9)

Times Cryptic #28619 | 15 Across | 2023-06-02 flower

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