What does the cryptic crossword clue "Ambush of pressure avoided by what comes before it? (7)" mean?

The definition is "Ambush". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). FORE (synonym="FORE") + LAY (synonym="=what comes before it , i.e. sex; “ pressure (=P, in physics") = FORELAY The answer is FORELAY.

Ambush of pressure avoided by what comes before it? (7)

Independent Cryptic #12061 | 29 Across | 2025-06-05 flower

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