What does the cryptic crossword clue "Allowance for advice in dispatch (7)" mean?

The definition is "dispatch". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). TIP (synonym of "advice") + SEND (synonym of "dispatch"); definition: "Allowance" The answer is STIPEND.

Allowance for advice in dispatch (7)

Guardian Cryptic #23996 | 5 Across | 2007-02-09 flower

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